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Originally Posted by Ruari
Checking in. 
So I'm curious (read: overthinking  )...is the lack of response to this thread a) because folks are reading it and thinking, "Ugh...get a clue, Ruari. People don't like you, duh!"  b) because the post is too long (I know, sorry  ) or c) they don't know what to say/aren't interested in responding/other 
Heh, sorry if I overdid it with the emojis; I'm entertaining myself. It's been rainy and cold here for days. Was invited to some Halloween things but I have chosen to stay in tonight and am just curled up in some cozy clothes with two very lazy cats drinking coffee and watching the rain.  (Yes, I know there are people who like me. I'm just confused by the actions of some...I don't read people well. I wasn't joking when I said I'm socially awkward/retarded. Except that I must hide it well because when I've said that to others they don't believe me.  ) |
I often overthink too, but the truth is we never really know what is going on with other people. In answer to your question above I would say quite often posts don't get many answers and it's probably c) people don't know what to say. That's what I tell myself when people don't answer mine.
Reading your first post above I would draw out that it sounds like you have a good working team and you're respected, I'd echo that many co-workers like to keep their social and work lives separate. It sucks when people let you down but unlike other outside work friendships you may be cautious about raising that issue with them because you've got to work with them every day (that's why so many of us don't like to mix social and work).
Congratulations on your degree, and try not to let this take the shine off - it's a great achievement.