Navigating a Toxic Work Environment While Seeking New Job Opportunities

I recently started a new job and it's turning into a nightmare. I'm currently trying to navigate a toxic work environment while looking for a new opportunity. It's been tough, and I feel like I'm dealing with subtle harassment and unnecessary drama. For instance, I've been asked multiple times if I'm a mom, and when I said no, the response felt judgmental. It’s frustrating because I wouldn’t judge anyone for their personal life choices, but it seems like others are judging me for mine. I also had to go into a coworking space for a few hours recently, even though I'm usually remote, because there was no quiet place for meetings. I was told I need to be more participatory during in-office days, which means I have to take calls in a loud environment. During a recent meeting, I was multitasking because I was overwhelmed with client issues, and I didn’t get a chance to contribute. Afterward, I was pinged about my mic being muted, which felt unfair since I was working 18 hours that day. Additionally, my use of a specific note-taking app was publicly criticized during a team meeting. It made me feel singled out and unappreciated for trying to stay organized. Even during onboarding, I expressed feeling overwhelmed by the instability in my workload, and my trainer scoffed at me, which was disheartening. I’m not someone who lets people walk all over me, but sometimes I come off as meek. I’m tempted to have a direct conversation about these issues because they are ridiculous. However, I know the job market is tough right now, and I might be interviewing for months. I'm feeling burnt out from my previous job, and I’m struggling to keep my cool in this current situation. I want to fly under the radar while I search for a new job. If anyone has tips on how to manage this while being covert, I would really appreciate it.

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