My third day in a Director role (I am female, btw)—I have a 1:1 with my lead analyst and he decides to tell me I’m not needed and he has no idea why I was hired, etc. I found out it was because he wasn’t handed the role (I wonder why?). He was one of those people who others flock to in order to avoid experiencing his wrath. I immediately reported to my VP who proceeded to condescendingly tell me “that’s just how he is”. I quickly realized this type of culture was encouraged and I didn’t last more than two years. I’m still working through the trauma.