Red Flags

Published August 05th, 2025

For many, working in an agency is an exercise in tolerating red flags for profit. The true nature of helping people and making a difference is lost.

Red Flags

• High Employee Turnover
• Lack of Transparency from Leadership
• Frequent Restructuring
• Unrealistic Expectations
• Chronic Overwork
• Poor Communication
• Toxic Work Environment
• Constant Gossip
• Backstabbing
• Micromanagement
• Blame Culture
• Micromanagement
• Lack of Psychological Safety
• No Opportunities for Growth and Development
• Lack of Raises and Bonuses
• Ignoring Employee Feedback
• Unethical and Questionable Practices
• Burnout is Normalized

The transition out of an agency. Moreover, any job that is not a good fit, is draining, and costs more than it benefits can be scary. 

However, money should be a tool to be utilized, not a desired outcome. At most, it involves balancing making a difference with financial input, grounding the work performed as though I were working for free.

Albeit, preparation for and ongoing development of what I do has not been free — if anything, it has cost me more than I could ever imagine.

Circling back to red flags, the journey that has developed my passion for helping people and making a difference has also kept me in places that I didn’t belong for longer than I should have.

Thus, while I have completed education in counseling, it has genuinely been the life experiences that have made a greater difference. 

Has this perspective sparked a curiosity or a desire to learn how you or someone you care about can benefit from such an approach? I am here to offer guidance and support every step of the way. Take that crucial first step by reaching out today to [email protected]. I am prepared to assist you in navigating the path to recovery and personal growth.