To think workplaces can be toxic and horribly claustrophobic?

[Charley1988]

There can be a lot of nosiness , game playing and subtle bullying. People trying to keep other people in their place, stirring up trouble.

How to keep sane in the midst of all this?

I usually notice one or two bullies in most workplaces ..and no subtlety about them tbh. I'm at the point now where if one targeted me again, I think I'd just leave. Especially if it was a boss or someone in a higher position than me. If there's 'a lot' of them in your workplace, then find a new workplace xD

Thanks yes - they're virtually in every workplace