It’s subtle at first.
Someone takes credit for your idea.
A weird joke is made in a meeting.
You notice your name left off the email. Again.

You try to brush it off. Keep it professional.
But then you realize; it’s not just politics.
It’s personal.

So let me ask, as someone who’s been there:
Are you trying to stay professional in a space that’s making you feel invisible — or unsafe?

Because betrayal doesn’t just happen in relationships.
It happens in places that were supposed to respect you.

“Toxic work culture is the strongest predictor of resignation; more than pay, more than workload.” MIT Sloan Management Review (2022)

This isn’t just about being “sensitive.”
It’s about being human. And needing your dignity intact at the end of the day.

🧠 Ask yourself:

• What part of me keeps shrinking to survive this?

• Have I confused staying quiet with staying safe?

• If this wasn’t about money; would I still be here?

You’re not weak for being affected. You’re aware. And that awareness is powerful.

BhavnaQ Helps You Process the Office Pain — Without Pretending It’s Fine

Professional betrayal hits differently.
It’s not just about walking away — it’s about what it took to stay silent until now.

BhavnaQ helps you start unpacking:

• Emotion check-ins after a meeting that left you spinning

• Journaling space for what you couldn’t say on Slack

• Content that helps you name microaggressions, manipulation, and boundary breaks

• A way to rebuild your confidence outside performance reviews

BhavnaQ; because your job shouldn't cost you your sense of self.