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To feel embarrassed about work recognition

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OrangeCrushes · 22/05/2025 15:59

I was just named in our town hall for my contributions to a particular project.

I attended a few meetings about this and gave someone advice about some aspects of the project nearly a year ago.

AIBU to feel embarrassed? I did nothing to invite this recognition but I feel like a complete fraud.

And should I confess? I don't even know who nominated me to be recognised. It's so confusing.

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Anewemail · 22/05/2025 16:03

OrangeCrushes · 22/05/2025 16:02

The head of my department listed about 4 people who were instrumentally involved in this project.

One person definitely did a very large amount of work. Another of the people ,awkwardly, is my work enemy.

It was a quick mention but in a super important meeting. No written formal recognition or anything like that.

So that’s it? Or are you now in the running for a council award?

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OrangeCrushes · 22/05/2025 16:02

The head of my department listed about 4 people who were instrumentally involved in this project.

One person definitely did a very large amount of work. Another of the people ,awkwardly, is my work enemy.

It was a quick mention but in a super important meeting. No written formal recognition or anything like that.

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Anewemail · 22/05/2025 16:01

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Anewemail · 22/05/2025 16:00

More detail!

do you mean your name is engraved in the town hall?!
you’re up for an award?!
who said this?
in what context?