Starting a new job is stressful enough, especially when you’re trying to figure out whether you like your new boss or not.
So here are some red flags that your new boss might be toxic:
1. If they bad-mouth former employees.
2. If they want praise and give none.
3. If they ignore your emails.
4. If they only celebrate themselves but not the team.
5. If they constantly change priorities and don’t care how it affects the team.
6. If your fellow employees act differently around your boss. Especially if it causes them stress or anxiety.
7. If they choose favorites and it’s obvious that certain employees get better treatment.
Basically, the biggest clue is how your boss makes you feel. If you’re anxious, afraid to speak up, or dreading work just a few weeks into the job . . . that’s probably a sign your boss isn’t for you.