I recently started a new job at a small company, and I've been here for less than 90 days. After being unemployed for over three months, I was eager to get back to work for financial reasons, especially to support my family. However, I quickly realized that this role is not what I expected. The job is completely different from what was presented during the interview process, and it has nothing to do with my degree or career aspirations. I see it as a temporary position—a 'lily pad' job—while I search for something better. Initially, I thought things might improve, and I did enjoy some aspects of working with my coworkers. Unfortunately, a recent incident changed my perspective. One of the VPs yelled at me and another coworker during a meeting, cursing and creating a hostile environment. We confronted the VP afterward, expressing that we wouldn’t tolerate such behavior at work. Although they apologized, it felt insincere, and it became clear that my manager wouldn't support us either, as they remained silent during the incident. Given that we don’t have an HR department in this small business, I decided not to report the incident. Instead, I am actively looking for a new job. I was tempted to quit immediately, but I know I need to be strategic about my next move. I don’t want to jump into a worse situation, especially since I don’t care about the work here and feel disrespected. I’m trying to maintain a nonchalant mindset and focus on the positives, like the financial stability this job provides and any skills I might be able to develop that could help me in future interviews. I’d love to hear how others have managed to stay motivated in similar situations.