Just started a new job in hospital admin. My last job was in an open-plan office. There were always people milling about, and I had plenty of opportunities to connect with my colleagues.
Here, I work in an office with one other woman. We're very isolated from other areas of the hospital. No one else comes to the office and I have no excuses to talk to people in other departments.
My colleague and I have nothing in common personality-wise. I know this because she's the kind of person who airs her political/personal opinions openly, and I generally disagree with them. She also prefers to eat lunch at her desk. I go to the lunch room, but it's either empty or there are groups of nurses together who are close friends. So I don't want to intrude.
I am a very sociable person, and I feel so out of place here. On top of this, I haven't received proper training and my manager is never available to help me. My colleague seems to be growing tired of me constantly asking questions. I'm sitting here dreading going back tomorrow.
I have about 6 months worth of savings, but no new opportunities lined up. I also have no children. AIBU to just say fuck it and quit? Or should I stick it out til I find something else? Would love to hear any similar stories and how you coped.