There are many aspects of life we don’t have control over. The company we work for and the company we keep are two that we do.
And if we aren’t careful about how we choose both–they have the power to wreak havoc on our lives.
Much like people, companies often front as if they come from a place of integrity. They tell a good story about their diversity and wellness initiatives, work/life balance (whatever that means), and corporate giving-back committees.
They offer endless vacation and a beautiful office aesthetic–creating the allure of “best companies to work for.”
So, we build this story in our head of what we want them to be–our ideal match.
And while all of those offerings are great for company PR and attracting talent, they give no indication of how their employees FEEL once they get inside.
We must not be fooled by the fantasy of the outside.
The good news is–people and companies almost always reveal themselves.
When we investigate, ask the right questions and listen carefully, we can evaluate and see the truth—IF we're willing to.
And if we already work for a company that doesn’t feel good on the inside? We create a plan to get out.
Because we get to choose the relationships we enter into. And they are simply way too important to overlook.