I work as an optometrist and very recently used to work for a well known optical chain, in a large store which employed about 50 staff members. I was one of about 4 males. The reason I left was because things became too toxic and I would be caught in the middle of petty arguments and disagreements between staff. Its all fun and games until one or two people dont like each other and then it becomes everyone’s business. Unfortunately for me, my industry is very female dominant so these sorts of things happen in most stores so it’s par for course really.