Toxic workplace
How do I tell if my workplace is toxic or if I’m just being dramatic?
My boss is very active in the workplace, and you can tell the work is stressful for them. I definitely sympathize some because it’s probably hard running a business by yourself, but that is a choice. They express their stress out loud every time we interact. I feel like we’ve only really had one or two conversations where they aren’t just talking bad about someone or something. They’ve even expressed to me how they don’t want to do the line of work. I recently asked for a day off 6 days before. I totally would come in if they said no that’s why I asked instead of saying I needed it. Then they say I guess and bring up something personal which makes me feel like if I don’t i’m kinda an ass. I haven’t worked there that long around 5ish months and it’s my first job. The hours aren’t terrible, the pay isn’t great, but I enjoy what I do I just don’t enjoy the environment I’m doing it in. Apart of me also feels like this might be somewhat normal? I don’t know. Advice is appreciated :).