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How Do I Handle A Toxic Workplace I Caused Myself by Thisisa(op): 11:00pm On Dec 18, 2025
Well I cause this myself

I trusted this set of people now they turn against me
Re: How Do I Handle A Toxic Workplace I Caused Myself by FreeSpirited: 11:05pm On Dec 18, 2025
Start Looking for another job. That's the beginning of your end there, unless you are ready to play dirty. I mean give it anything it takes.... Be ready for war cos they are ready for you.
If you no geh strength, start packing ur load and looking for new job
Re: How Do I Handle A Toxic Workplace I Caused Myself by chatinent: 11:46pm On Dec 18, 2025
Thisisa:
Well I cause this myself

I trusted this set of people now they turn against me
By this you mean you talked too much?
Re: How Do I Handle A Toxic Workplace I Caused Myself by Thisisa(op): 1:40am On Dec 19, 2025
chatinent:
By this you mean you talked too much?
Well, they used my weaknesses against me
Re: How Do I Handle A Toxic Workplace I Caused Myself by Double0h7(f): 2:35am On Dec 19, 2025
Start with what you did, then what they did, and we’ll help you figure out what you will do. 🤓
Re: How Do I Handle A Toxic Workplace I Caused Myself by ManknowThyself(m): 3:13pm On Dec 19, 2025
Thisisa:
Well, they used my weaknesses against me
Take this seriously, don't joke with it.

This is a storm to build your weakness into strength, God will see you through all you need is stillness in the storm.

It might cost you a lot , never take it to heart cos there is something God want to learn before going to next level.

Believe, be strong and fearless.

Nothing new under the sun.

After the storm and learnt lessons you will achieve your next level with your weakness been the foundation of the clarity of your strength.

Let fear be your friend but be still in the storm
Re: How Do I Handle A Toxic Workplace I Caused Myself by TechCapon(m): 5:07pm On Dec 19, 2025
Thisisa:
Well I cause this myself

I trusted this set of people now they turn against me
give us the full gist jor
Re: How Do I Handle A Toxic Workplace I Caused Myself by dechriz(m): 5:07pm On Dec 19, 2025
Think of work like a game of cards.

You don’t show your hand just because others are smiling.
Re: How Do I Handle A Toxic Workplace I Caused Myself by Truvelisback(m): 5:13pm On Dec 19, 2025
There is no smoke without fire. Let's know the cause.
Re: How Do I Handle A Toxic Workplace I Caused Myself by Threedoorsdown: 5:14pm On Dec 19, 2025
Be vigilant.

Be friendly.

Trust no one.

See your colleagues as colleagues and not close friends.

Be independent as much as you can.

Be discreet on your personal life as much as you can.

Have a good office/work relationship with your colleagues.
Re: How Do I Handle A Toxic Workplace I Caused Myself by Hhh4444: 5:15pm On Dec 19, 2025
This is how you gain back power and respect,mind you it won't be easy,they will try to frustrate you but remain firm.stop being friendly with anyone in your workplace. Your colleagues are not your friends,do your job,get paid and go home. Stop seeking validation from them,do your work diligently and leave. Do not overshare,you expose yourself when you talk too much at workplace. Trust no one but yourself. Show no fear while working,the worst thing that can happen is you lose your job. We don't pray for such but if it happens life must go on.
Re: How Do I Handle A Toxic Workplace I Caused Myself by Ayantoyeopeyem(f): 5:16pm On Dec 19, 2025
How do I advice you when U fail to give us d full details of what transpired!
Well, may God guide you through!
Re: How Do I Handle A Toxic Workplace I Caused Myself by REALretep(m): 5:16pm On Dec 19, 2025
Thisisa:
Well I cause this myself

I trusted this set of people now they turn against me
Which mod moved this to front page. There's no story here na


Seun coman c oo
Re: How Do I Handle A Toxic Workplace I Caused Myself by Pootle: 5:21pm On Dec 19, 2025
48laws of power is not for casual reading, read and practices it in your daily life and see how far you go in life
Re: How Do I Handle A Toxic Workplace I Caused Myself by Larryleibnitz: 5:26pm On Dec 19, 2025
Type d question for A. I with details of how everything happen.
U will get a precise answer
Re: How Do I Handle A Toxic Workplace I Caused Myself by femi4: 5:33pm On Dec 19, 2025
Thisisa:
Well I cause this myself

I trusted this set of people now they turn against me
Face your work n go home. No office gist, no non work related gist. They are all your colleagues, you dont have friends at work
Re: How Do I Handle A Toxic Workplace I Caused Myself by PlsStayAlive: 5:35pm On Dec 19, 2025
Pootle:
48laws of power is not for casual reading, read and practices it in your daily life and see how far you go in life
Please don't do it, 48 laws of power is for manipulators and people who love playing with people's head, it'll come back to bite you because guess what? Everyone has read that nonsense book and will smell out your tactics as soon as you start. Sha don't say you weren't told
Re: How Do I Handle A Toxic Workplace I Caused Myself by Pootle: 5:41pm On Dec 19, 2025
PlsStayAlive:
Please don't do it, 48 laws of power is for manipulators and people who love playing with people's head, it'll come back to bite you because guess what? Everyone has read that nonsense book and will smell out your tactics as soon as you start. Sha don't say you weren't told
not everyone has read it, maybe the preambles and that does not give a complete insight into each law
Re: How Do I Handle A Toxic Workplace I Caused Myself by Raxxye(m): 5:45pm On Dec 19, 2025
You said you caused the problems.
Maybe you instituted the toxicity and now it's coming for you!
How do we help you now?
Re: How Do I Handle A Toxic Workplace I Caused Myself by Sirchiboy: 5:45pm On Dec 19, 2025
Thisisa:
Well I cause this myself

I trusted this set of people now they turn against me
Mr femi wetin u do no make sense.
You no try at all
Re: How Do I Handle A Toxic Workplace I Caused Myself by Godmind2022(m): 6:26pm On Dec 19, 2025
Give details of what happened. That will guide people on how to give you precise advice.

Another alternative is prayer .

God will give you the wisdom to navigate the waters of people using your weaknesses against you. Pray for strength and grace through this time

There is nothing that has a beginning that does not have an end. Their taunting will come to an end one day.

Mind you, there is nobody who doesn't have a weakness. Bear that in mind. Don't let your weakness be your prison because everybody has one but yet living life despite of their weaknesses.

I hope this helps.
Re: How Do I Handle A Toxic Workplace I Caused Myself by Silentgroper(m): 6:51pm On Dec 19, 2025
Thisisa:
Well, they used my weaknesses against me
You basically still talked too much or how on earth did they know your weakness??
Re: How Do I Handle A Toxic Workplace I Caused Myself by Berankis: 6:53pm On Dec 19, 2025
chatinent:
By this you mean you talked too much?
Why you he/she trust anyone at work? You are there to work and not trust people.
Re: How Do I Handle A Toxic Workplace I Caused Myself by slimmax: 6:54pm On Dec 19, 2025
Mr man 👨, you are not serious. See how people are asking you to explain what you did yet you didn't give detail, now I can discern why your colleagues would go against you.
When you ready
Re: How Do I Handle A Toxic Workplace I Caused Myself by israelmao(m): 7:18pm On Dec 19, 2025
Just detoxify the toxic
Re: How Do I Handle A Toxic Workplace I Caused Myself by MemoriesAndMe: 7:24pm On Dec 19, 2025
How did this make it to frontpage? Is this a sponsored post? No details at all while many meaningful posts are sitting in the trending and other areas on this platform.
Re: How Do I Handle A Toxic Workplace I Caused Myself by Kobicove(m): 7:28pm On Dec 19, 2025
Thisisa:
Well, they used my weaknesses against me
Next time avoid getting involved in office gossip undecided
Re: How Do I Handle A Toxic Workplace I Caused Myself by Harddiskng(m): 7:35pm On Dec 19, 2025
Thisisa:
Well, they used my weaknesses against me
So now you know your weakness is cho cho cho

Go to work, shut-up, get work done & go home to your family. Do that on repeat.

Whatever your cho cho cho has caused accept the consequence, it will blow over. You should also start looking for another job
Re: How Do I Handle A Toxic Workplace I Caused Myself by Thisisa(op): 8:02pm On Dec 19, 2025
Ok so here’s what happened

I talked too much. I work in a government agency…
A lot of people here usually are comfortable with some extreme moves.

The people I trusted with some things have eventually used them against me.
Re: How Do I Handle A Toxic Workplace I Caused Myself by Emma1Oj(m): 8:09pm On Dec 19, 2025
Your work place is not a friend zone or a place you share your personal or family related matas..

You get to work, mind your business, do your job.. Say hi to those you admire from distance.. Closing time reach, you pack your bag and go your house.. Simple!! Some will call it pride,, but you don't hole them explanation as far you are doing your job.

Without your them knowing your personal life you are not save talkess of wen dey know.

Is it all that smiles wit you love you..
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