I’m sitting in a hotel bar now on my own. Lots of older people being given table service. I waited 15 minutes and went to the bar to order. I was barely acknowledged.
At work in my current team - nobody really talks to me and I never get invited to things. On my appraisal I was told I was a valued member of the team and not suitable for progression. So when I recently got a new, higher grade job doing something different in the organisation they all looked at me like
and didn’t congratulate me or ask any questions.
On checking in at an airport in a business class line, the check in agent ignored me and called other people forward until I insisted on her checking me in. On the flight, one of the crew ignored me in favour of the middle aged businessmen in suits until I politely asked for what I wanted.
Same in shops and at make-up counters. I do have money to spend but often nobody will help.
I do look very young (early 20s but I’m not!) I dress nicely and am well groomed. I’m polite. I’m smiley. I have friends and interests. In my previous jobs I definitely had a work social life and work friends so I know it’s not just me not making an effort.
Any ideas on how to increase my presence?!