{"id":697,"date":"2021-08-31T02:03:43","date_gmt":"2021-08-30T19:03:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/verbalizenow.com\/?p=697"},"modified":"2021-09-06T19:42:38","modified_gmt":"2021-09-06T12:42:38","slug":"how-to-avoid-toxic-startups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/verbalizenow.com\/en\/how-to-avoid-toxic-startups\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Avoid Toxic Startups"},"content":{"rendered":"

There’s been a lot of talk about toxic work cultures over the last few years, and for good reason. Professionals of all kinds are beginning to place more value in a healthy, happy, inclusive work culture. Covid has fundamentally changed the game for professionals, and companies will either need to adapt to an increasingly remote office environment.<\/a> Roles in most industries are plentiful in the U.S. due to severe labor shortages, and overall it’s never been a better time to be a job seeker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, there are still a lot of companies in the tech space that haven’t gotten the message. It seems like a lot of tech CEOs style themselves as a Steve Jobs-level visionary, and the destructive effects of their egos can trickle down to the rest of the team. This can manifest itself as a workplace culture where hours are long, fear is high, and work-life balance is nonexistent. Frankly, you deserve better!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re a tech employee looking to find work at an American startup, this article will help you choose a role that will not only ensure you’re financially well-off, but emotionally well-off too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They’re Competing For You, Too<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One thing that a lot of job seekers fail to realize is that all companies need workers to survive and grow. You’d be forgiven for thinking otherwise, since the typical interview experience doesn’t reflect that reality!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No job interview should ever be a one-sided affair where the company has all the power. You have power too! Your interview should not be an interrogation, it should be a productive conversation between two humans who have complimentary needs. If the interviewer is aggressive, rude, or reflects an attitude of superiority, guess what? Chances are, their company’s leadership behaves in the same way. During the interview, you should feel welcome and free to ask the questions that you want answers to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ask The Right Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition, there’s no reason for a hiring process to include free work, stressful “pressure” interviews, or disrespect from the hiring manager. Look past the ping pong table and free beer, and be sure to ask about the health of the company’s culture during the interview. Here are some good questions to ask:<\/p>\n\n\n\n