Hi everyone,
I went back to office work a year ago after 16 years of being a mother, and then a 'nurse' to my husband who took very early retirement due to health issues. I am a quiet shy person but do make the effort to try and talk to people, and I think I am on good terms with most people in the office.
I think my concern is I am not good at banter and small talk, I find it very difficult to start a conversation, and feeI I don't contribute much at the best of times. I think people think I'm boring.
We can't afford for me not to work; how do I get over feeling isolated at work, how do I form better work relationships? The job in itself is ok, but I don't look forward to breaks etc where there is socialising to be done! I do have these feelings of self-doubt, self-worth and wonder if people even want me to sit with them. I wonder if I am introverted?
I would love to hear from anyone who has had similar experiences. Thank you.