We live in a world where women and people of color disproportionately experience microaggressions that can make a workplace toxic.

Today’s caller is wondering how to explain her multiple short-term job stints that were due to toxic workplaces without bad-mouthing her past bosses. I sat down with Alexis Perrotta, editor and writer at Idealist Careers, to review the best practices for moving on quickly and gracefully.

Links related to what we discussed:

• Navigate career transition at Bossed Up Bootcamp
• Read more from Alexis on IdealistCareers.org
• Boss Tip: Lack Experience? Make It Up!
• That study I mentioned on “Can An Angry Woman Get Ahead?”
• How to Create Your Own Personal Advisory Board
• Ep 20: Surviving a Toxic Workplace

Got a career conundrum you want us to cover next? Or a boss move to share? Call and leave a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

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