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Article created by: Mindaugas Balčiauskas

The whole job hunt is basically a well-disguised hell on earth. With so many things at stake, from monthly rent to your dignity, it’s only fair to be over the moon after you hear that long-awaited “we are pleased to...”

But the truth is, things just don’t end there. The real challenge of getting on board in your new workplace begins, and if you’re lucky, you may end up having your dream job with cool colleagues, opportunities to grow and daily savory snacks. In the most common cases, the opposite happens—you start noticing weird things like office tension and burnouts that scream run like Forrest Gump.

“When u get hired and ur boss is like 'this isn't just a job it's a family' u bout to have the WORST experience of your life,” posted @bocxtop on Twitter, sparking a very relatable discussion in a thread. It turns out people are no strangers to red flags about just how toxic, even lethal, their workplaces are and here are some of the things they shared about it.

Image credits: bocxtop

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Tweet about interviewers asking illegal personal questions revealing red flags in job descriptions and hiring practices.

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    Tweet screenshot showing examples of job descriptions with red flags like low wages and excessive work hours.

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    Tweet highlighting a job description red flag about multitasking meaning doing work of three for one pay.

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    Tweet about red flags in job descriptions mentioning passion and the real reason people work is to make money.

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    #5

    Tweet about red flags in job descriptions highlighting unreasonable boss demands and dismissive attitudes toward personal priorities.

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    #6

    Tweet discussing red flags in job descriptions hinting at inappropriate CEO behavior in startup office settings.

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    Screenshot of a tweet sharing advice on job descriptions that indicate red flags during interviews and company culture.

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    Tweet about job descriptions with red flags stating hardworking culture often means employees cry in bathrooms.

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    #9

    Tweet sharing a red flag in job descriptions about employee appreciation and job security in workplace culture.

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    #10

    Tweet by Wes Korfe highlighting job description red flags about "wears many hats" indicating unrealistic job expectations and low pay.

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    #11

    Job description showing red flags with phrases about a male environment and applicant expectations.

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    #12

    Tweet highlighting red flags in job descriptions with confusing jargon and unclear expectations indicating poor job clarity.

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    #13

    Tweet discussing job description red flags related to family-owned businesses with nonexistent boundaries.

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    #14

    Tweet about job description red flags warning of no work-life balance and expectation to work all hours for passionate candidates.

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    #15

    Tweet screenshots showing job description phrases like able to work under pressure, pizza parties, and fun fast-paced environment with many red flags.

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    Screenshot of a tweet sharing a personal experience that highlights red flags in job descriptions and workplace behavior.

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    #17

    Tweet about job descriptions showing red flags related to union and collective bargaining issues in workplace culture.

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    #18

    Tweet highlighting a job description red flag about official hours seeming 9-5 but requiring staying late often indicating work culture issues.

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    #19

    Tweet highlighting job description red flags including micromanagement, personal bias, and scapegoating from a hiring manager.

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    #20

    Tweet showing job description red flags with phrases like fast-paced environment and looking for ninja or guru, indicating warning signs.

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    #21

    Tweet highlighting job description red flags, including unpaid market rates and no senior positions offered.

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    #22

    Tweet screenshot about a hiring manager's red flag behavior revealing stressful job environment in job descriptions.

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    #23

    Tweet about job descriptions revealing red flags, highlighting boundary issues and unpaid labor expectations.

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    #24

    Tweet screenshot showing a red flag in job descriptions about work-life balance and unhealthy company culture.

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