[thisiswrongggg]

I don't think they ever got out of this stage TBH. Workplaces are getting more toxic as years go by IME.

[jcadam]

You have a point. Another reason to prefer remote work.

[outworlder]

You are not immune to that by any means. If anything, you are more vulnerable. It's more difficult to spot the machinations going on.

[thisiswrongggg]

This. Being remote actually amplifies toxicity. At least that's my experience in 3 different workplaces over 5 years.

[antisthenes]

It's not hard at all. You can spot passive-aggressive language and refusal to collaborate corporate-speak a mile away.