I am very introverted and prefer to keep myself to myself. I am a much more confident person outside work. I only work part time now after having DC and this has made me a much happier person.
I have recently moved into my own office and this has really exaggerated how quiet I am. I would quite happily just sit and do my work all day and not engage with colleagues but I am very aware of me doing this. Colleagues have commented that they don’t even realise I’m in and I need to get out and chat more. This pressure makes me feel anxious. I very rarely if ever approach another office to have a general chat, only if it’s a specific work question.
I don’t put myself out there at work, find it hard to speak up in meetings and shy away from opportunities if it means more interaction etc.
I am starting to dread going in the office. Worried that people will judge and think I’m too quiet. When I shared an office, at least I didn’t feel like a complete loner all day.
Anyone else feel like this?
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Struggle with social aspect at work
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Custardcream67 · 06/10/2020 21:42
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