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So, serious question: how do you maintain your health and sanity when you find yourself in such a situation? If the main reason to stay is a steady paycheck th

So, serious question: how do you maintain your health and sanity when you find yourself in such a situation? If the main reason to stay is a steady paycheck then you're only doing harm to yourself by being aware of and caring about the bigger picture.

fnimick 3y ago
That's exactly how you do it. Don't care about things the company doesn't measure and reward.
probably_wrong 3y ago
Assuming you can't leave the place (no other prospects around, family to feed, etc) you simply check out mentally. You do an okay job (no point in overachieving), stop being personally invested in the success of projects, roll your eyes a lot, and find meaning somewhere other than work. And if things get too overwhelming you can always vent to your co-workers who are also stuck in your same situation.
ludicity 3y ago
Don't stress too much about improving things there, spend time with the colleagues you like, and make incremental (and sometimes major) changes to your life, I think. Not super insightful, but you'll note it's a good idea in every domain of life.
dbrueck 3y ago
Being aware of and adjusting your sphere of concern vs sphere of influence (see e.g. Covey & 7 Habits) can help you survive in a way that at least feels more ethical than, say, quiet quitting. Ultimately though I got fed up and stopped working for large organizations. Small companies have their own problems, but they tend to be less maddening to me personally, so I'm happier overall. YMMV!