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Feeling completely isolate working from home

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LetMeOut2021 · 21/01/2021 13:12

I started a new job at the start of lockdown 2020 and have been working from home. This is a similar job to my area of expertise but is in house and so has some marked differences and procedural requirements that I need to consider.

I work in a team of 20 and have met 4 other team members. I haven’t been my boss since my interview in 2019. I speak to my boss every 8 weeks or so and it’s a brief chat during which I will always be reminded of whatever call they have next.

I’m nearly a year into my role and still don’t feel confident in my judgment. I feel like I’m pushing paper around. At my level of post qualification experience I would expect more supervision, or at the least someone to sound ideas with. In my previous job my boss and I worked really closely together and I was sat with colleagues doing a similar role. I don’t even know what role my other team members have.

I’m so bloody fed up. I just feel like I’m not developing or doing a good job. I know it’s great to have a job, but part of me is just waiting to mess up and get my ass handed to me!

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Mindymomo · 21/01/2021 16:27

Not working myself, but I’m sure you are not alone regarding expectations of where you should be in your career. My Son is WFH and really hates it, everything he does takes twice as long and he has twice the amount of emails to deal with because people can only communicate this way. He will be back in the office as soon as he can.

LetMeOut2021 · 21/01/2021 17:26

I hope your son starts to enjoy things a little better soon!

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Liking80 · 21/01/2021 20:05

I feel for you. It is so difficult & I agree that this is a huge worry, not developing as you may expect due to WFH. Try & remember that through not fault of your own the norm has been replaced hence your expectations too. I am sure that those of us who have started new jobs in these circumstances will have a lot to feel proud about when we look back, even if are achievements aren't those we expected

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