I can relate. I don't know what the magic formula is but I've had some jobs I really enjoyed and some that were closer to what you're describing (though not as

I can relate. I don't know what the magic formula is but I've had some jobs I really enjoyed and some that were closer to what you're describing (though not as bad). I think there are good companies out there with good people. There are bad companies with good people. And there are bad companies with bad people ;) I've never worked at the third. I've had experiences that were more like the first and second. The second can be pretty depressing and I can't imagine how I'd react to being stuck in the third. Also things change over the years so a company might start at some place but over time evolve in different directions. It's hard to pick up red flags because the people you don't want to work with aren't going to be honest about this stuff. I would say small company, get a feel for the people, ideally they (managers/founders/etc.) care about the happiness of their employees. That combination of people that are nice, care, and the actual work being interesting is a winning combination and I think you can find that. Ask in your network as well. Keep in mind that even the best of places will have its ups and downs such is life (for a lot of us anyways ;) some people seem to always be happy). Sounds like you might need some support pulling yourself up from where you're feeling right now.