I am going to write this without trying to out myself, so forgive me if this doesn't make sense.
I am in a job that involves really close contact 24/7 with colleagues. It is tough at times but most relationships are good enough albeit not real 'friends' apart from 1 or 2. When we are not working, I participate in the work art club with seasoned and very experienced artists, in some cases top in their field. Whilst I have dabbled for a few years, I am certainly not good. Just keen. It is more just a hobby to me, but I have become more determined to get as good as I can be while I am in the environment that allows me so much chance to learn from the best. However, there are a few people that I go with who were friendly enough to start with but have now made it quite clear they do not like me and would rather I was not a part of their group. I have felt this is the case for a few months, but had hoped me turning up every week and showing them I was trying my best would make them see me differently. But it seems to have got worse and today it was made quite clear through their mannerisms, ignoring anything I said and a couple of knowing smiles between them that I am not 'one of them'. Their behaviour brings me back to 20 years ago when I was in school dealing with bitchy teenagers who were nasty for the sake of it. It is a bit upseeltting, but mostly confusing.
Now for the question. Am I being deliberately sidelined by these people? Is that something people do just because? Or am I being paranoid? As far as I know I haven't done anything wrong other than just not being as good as them. I am feeling stressed in my job and being here all day every day with little rest is tough, so it could be that. But I would be interested to know your thoughts. And what would you do about it? I don't want to give up my art club, but don't want to end up hating it because I feel isolated.
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WhereDoesThisRoadGo · 24/02/2017 23:16
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