I've gotten pretty good at reading a room and staying out of trouble at work. But drop me into a truly nasty place, the kind where people smile while sharpening knives, and I'm lost all over again. I keep thinking I've got it handled, then some cutthroat move blindsides me and I'm back on my heels.
More people experience this than they realize.
You can handle normal office politics, but the truly toxic places still catch you off guard.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.