When anyone blames their workplace environment for getting in the way of their success, I often ask them to consider a possibility that most people have a hard time suggesting: "Look in the mirror first and make sure you're not being your own worst enemy." It's always easier to go the politically correct route of automatically agreeing with anyone seeking to cry on our shoulders as they blame others for their career issues, but the fact is, there's a likelihood that this approach may be doing them a huge disservice.