fwiw, I wouldn't put too much stock in the responses here; you're likely seeing the HN crowd's version some of the same phenomena you are experiencing in the wo

fwiw, I wouldn't put too much stock in the responses here; you're likely seeing the HN crowd's version some of the same phenomena you are experiencing in the workplace. A sincere statement is picked apart, minimized, and denied. All of it sucks, and while I do not know your situation much, I'd say certainly keep on the lookout for better environments, and very specifically: find good/directional questions to ask in interviews that give you some leading indicators. I've worked for companies that seemed awesome at interview-time and then turned out to be toxic hell-holes. No company will say "we have a toxic culture"; you have to ask the right questions more subtly to get that info. (I wish I knew what those questions are; I haven't had to endure an interview process in many years; yes I realize how lucky I am; maybe others have suggestions?) Not sure how many options you have, but keep them all open, the positive ones anyway, and I wish you the best.