"Welcome to the company. That's the culture here."

After Amos Feranmi's first call with his new boss, his teammates sent him that message. A former civil engineer turned marketer, Amos has worked under difficult bosses twice—and quit twice.

In this episode, he walks through the subtle signs of toxicity (diplomatic language masking aggression, zero respect for boundaries), the exact moment he decided to leave, and how "doing it afraid" built the confidence to walk away.

What you'll learn:

1. How to recognise when your manager has crossed the line

2. Why subtle verbal abuse erodes confidence faster than outright insults

3. The "confidence bank" approach: doing small scary things to build courage for big decisions

4. Practical advice for leaving when you have financial responsibilities