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[–] 304 points 2 years ago (8 children)

Toxic positivity in action

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  • [–] 13 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Their explanation sounds like ad hoc BS.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago

    Yeah, but the original message sounded even more like BS. Like surely no one would think its a good idea to post on social media that you are firing your stressed employees to make a 'supportive' workplace. That makes no sense. So yeah, the explanation is bad - but I don't think its untrue. It's just that the original post was a bad idea.

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  • [+] -97 points 2 years ago (4 children)

    It's it actually toxic if you really do benefit from it?

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  • [–] 132 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    I fail to see how getting fired because you said your work environment was stressful is a benefit. Losing your income is a significant stressor.

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  • [–] 26 points 2 years ago

    You don't benefit from it. Having been in a place where positivity is a focus, it's just ignoring any problems or criticism that can't be addressed with a work harder attitude. It forces out anyone not drinking the Kool aid, and those tend to be better employees.

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