‘You Should Have Known’ Manipulative Phrase from Corporate
Your boss says 'you should have known' and suddenly you're questioning your entire competence. But how? There was no email. No meeting. No documentation. Just an expectation that you're a mind reader. Here's what's really happening: it's not about you missing something. It's about them not communicating and needing someone to blame.
'It's Just a Job' - The Lie We Tell Ourselves
If you said 'it's just a job' this week, this is your sign to stop lying to yourself. Some of us say this phrase daily - after that meeting, during lunch, in the bathroom when we need a moment. But here's the truth: things we don't care about don't need constant minimizing...
Why Do I Feel This Way at Work? Understanding the Unholy Trinity of Corporate Confusion
Why do you dread Monday mornings even when your job looks good on paper? After 12 years in corporate environments, I've identified the "unholy trinity" keeping you stuck: confusion by design, scapegoating dynamics, and the self-gaslighting of "it's just a job." Once you understand these patterns, you can start reclaiming your power.