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“Of twenty employees, Carlos says he was the only one who hadn't slept with the receptionist. Talk about a dysfunctional workplace! However, he couldn't immediately quit. How did Carlos survive? “I just did my job,” he told us.”

Quote by Gary Chapman

Book:Rising Above a Toxic Workplace: Taking Care of Yourself in an Unhealthy Environment

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Rising Above a Toxic Workplace: Taking Care of Yourself in an Unhealthy Environment

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Gary Chapman, born on January 10, 1938, is an American author. He is renowned for his book 'The Five Love Languages', which explores how people express and receive love in five different ways. more

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