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We've all had that first day (and stress) of a new job - dressed better than usual, with a slightly forced smile and an effort to appear "professional". But sometimes, in the first few hours, you get a strange feeling that says: "Where the hell have I gotten myself into?" Here are 6 signs that leave no room for doubt.

1. You walk into the office and no one greets you. Zero. Nothing.

If you're new and everyone acts like you're the fifth wall in the room, something's wrong. In healthy environments, people try to make you feel part of the community, even with a lukewarm "welcome." But what if they don't talk to you at all and don't include you in anything? Watch out!

2. Someone is shouting since morning.

If your boss (or colleagues) solve problems with yelling, swearing, or rude behavior, it's a sign that the word "ethics" is not recognized in that environment. Yes, stress at work happens, but when you have the feeling that "verbal aggression" is something common in your new job, this is not a good sign.

4. CVs look like they were 3 months out of date

If you're told that no one has stayed there for more than a few months, the question is: Why? And in most cases, the answer has to do with the toxic environment. Because people don't always leave for the better - sometimes they leave simply to escape.

5. They pride themselves on having a non-toxic work environment...

When a company insists that "we are very professional" or "we respect everyone," there is often a dark reality hidden behind these statements. Because as a rule, core values ​​should not be promoted as achievements. They are the bare minimum.

6. Your role seems like an unsolved mystery.

If on the first day you feel like you don't understand what's going on, no one explains your responsibilities, and you feel like you've entered an "escape room" without instructions, it's a sign that the environment is not organized and there is no respect for the structure or the new staff.

If your first day feels more like a battlefield than a workplace, don't ignore your instincts. Because they're usually right.