The workplace culture frequently described the company as a “family” and the office as “home,” which I personally found uncomfortable and unhelpful, particularly when professional boundaries were needed. When I went to HR during a period of real personal difficulty, I felt dismissed rather than supported. Concerns I raised about my manager’s behaviour were not handled appropriately. I experienced bullying and inappropriate remarks, including comments about my sexuality that were treated as humour rather than as a serious issue. HR responses were poor and, at times, careless — including getting basic details wrong like my gender and preferred personal pronouns — which undermined confidence that my concerns were being taken seriously. The organisation did not demonstrate a meaningful understanding of its duty of care toward my mental and psychological wellbeing. The cumulative impact of this experience was severe and ultimately led me to realise that, despite early positives, the new company culture was not one I could remain part of.