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How to Survive a Toxic Office in 10 Days: Deal with Bad Bosses, Office Politics, and Coworker Drama Without Losing Your Mind
Tired of Dreading Work?
You’re not bad at your job—you’re just stuck in a toxic workplace. Whether it’s a boss who gaslights you, a coworker who steals credit, or cliques that make you feel like an outsider, office dysfunction can crush even the hardest workers. But what if you could fix your work relationships without changing who you are?
In this no-nonsense guide, former legal assistant Jennifer Zheng shares her raw, relatable journey from being pushed around to pushing back—with humor, hard-won wisdom, and actionable steps. Drawing from her time in a high-stakes immigration law firm (and a humiliating stint at a restaurant), she The invisible rules of office politics (and how to play without selling out).How to spot a toxic coworker—from the "Email Emperor" to the "Gossip Queen"—and shut them down.When to stand your ground vs. when to walk away (without burning bridges).Affirmations and daily challenges to rebuild confidence eroded by workplace bullies.What’s Inside?
✅ Day 3: The secret hierarchy of who really gets promoted ( it’s not merit).
✅ Day 5: How to handle coworkers who act like your boss (without starting a war).
✅ Day 6: Why passive-aggressive emails make you doubt yourself—and how to respond.
✅ Day 8: The truth about office cliques and why gossip sticks to you.
✅ Day 10: How to love yourself louder than their hate (even if you’re sensitive).
Perfect For You You’ve ever cried in the bathroom after a meeting.You’re tired of being called "too nice" or "too emotional."You want to succeed without becoming the office villain.Don’t just survive your job. Change the game.
You’re not bad at your job—you’re just stuck in a toxic workplace. Whether it’s a boss who gaslights you, a coworker who steals credit, or cliques that make you feel like an outsider, office dysfunction can crush even the hardest workers. But what if you could fix your work relationships without changing who you are?
In this no-nonsense guide, former legal assistant Jennifer Zheng shares her raw, relatable journey from being pushed around to pushing back—with humor, hard-won wisdom, and actionable steps. Drawing from her time in a high-stakes immigration law firm (and a humiliating stint at a restaurant), she The invisible rules of office politics (and how to play without selling out).How to spot a toxic coworker—from the "Email Emperor" to the "Gossip Queen"—and shut them down.When to stand your ground vs. when to walk away (without burning bridges).Affirmations and daily challenges to rebuild confidence eroded by workplace bullies.What’s Inside?
✅ Day 3: The secret hierarchy of who really gets promoted ( it’s not merit).
✅ Day 5: How to handle coworkers who act like your boss (without starting a war).
✅ Day 6: Why passive-aggressive emails make you doubt yourself—and how to respond.
✅ Day 8: The truth about office cliques and why gossip sticks to you.
✅ Day 10: How to love yourself louder than their hate (even if you’re sensitive).
Perfect For You You’ve ever cried in the bathroom after a meeting.You’re tired of being called "too nice" or "too emotional."You want to succeed without becoming the office villain.Don’t just survive your job. Change the game.
112 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 7, 2025
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September 8, 2025
I wish I’d had this book years ago! I’m pretty far along in my career and have run into toxic workplaces and bosses. If I’d read this book, I would have had a better idea of what was happening. The book has great insight and suggestions on what to do. Must read!!
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