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I know how you feel. People can be awful sometimes, particularly in a competitive work environment (in my experience). My last job was awful. I toughed it out for a lonag time but the people were so nasty, manipulative, selfish, self-righteous, etc. I didn't want to get forced to leave so tried to fight them to keep my position (it was a very good job). 

But in the end though, I couldn't stand the stress and anxiety I felt at getting bullied and out-competed, manipulated, and a boss who favoured that type of person over someone quiet but hard working. Everyone was shocked when I handed my notice in to leave, as it was a good career job and one I could have stayed in for a long time if the people hadn't been so awful.

so I left for another job which turned out badly also. I had a terrible line manager who was nice initially but turned out to be very bullying and controlling. I left after 6 months. then I got lucky and a new job came along which I have just started. The people are a lot nicer and I think I will be able to settle in. 

My way of coping with this sort of situation is just to keep moving on until I find a better environment. 

I still need to start that other thread about coping, so will try to do that today.

As for feeling lonely, what about volunteering at a hospice or care home for the elderly? elderly people with no families around I am sure would appreciate someone coming to talk to them. Or maybe going to visit elderly people who live alone? I am sure they would be grateful for the company. I used to visit an elderly fellow once a week or so back when I used to live on my own. It breaks up the long periods of solitude. It is just an idea.

i know what you mean about getting attached to the animals in a sanctuary. It is very hard to let them go.

I know how you feel. People can be awful sometimes, particularly in a competitive work environment (in my experience). My last job was awful. I toughed it out for a lonag time but the people were so nasty, manipulative, selfish, self-righteous, etc. I didn't want to get forced to leave so tried to fight them to keep my position (it was a very good job). 

But in the end though, I couldn't stand the stress and anxiety I felt at getting bullied and out-competed, manipulated, and a boss who favoured that type of person over someone quiet but hard working. Everyone was shocked when I handed my notice in to leave, as it was a good career job and one I could have stayed in for a long time if the people hadn't been so awful.

so I left for another job which turned out badly also. I had a terrible line manager who was nice initially but turned out to be very bullying and controlling. I left after 6 months. then I got lucky and a new job came along which I have just started. The people are a lot nicer and I think I will be able to settle in. 

My way of coping with this sort of situation is just to keep moving on until I find a better environment. 

I still need to start that other thread about coping, so will try to do that today.

As for feeling lonely, what about volunteering at a hospice or care home for the elderly? elderly people with no families around I am sure would appreciate someone coming to talk to them. Or maybe going to visit elderly people who live alone? I am sure they would be grateful for the company. I used to visit an elderly fellow once a week or so back when I used to live on my own. It breaks up the long periods of solitude. It is just an idea.

i know what you mean about getting attached to the animals in a sanctuary. It is very hard to let them go.