Nothing is perfect. No person or relationship, no house or dwelling, no system or organisation and certainly no job. When you enter a new role (or commit to a new relationship or buy a new house) you’re probably unaware of the irritations, imperfections and flaws you will inevitably encounter.

Ultimately your ongoing commitment (and whether you stay or leave) will depend on whether you can live and work (contentedly) with (or despite) these flaws.

If your work leaves you feeling ignored, undervalued, or abused

If your personal or professional growth is blocked

If you have no energy, purpose, or motivation

If you’ve been unhappy, resentful or angry for a while now

Well then if might be time to reflect on whether the particular brand of poison you’re drinking is lethal. It may be killing your spirit. That’s a price that could be too high to pay.