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Originally Posted by Have Hope
It's a tense environment given the current COVID situation in general. Maybe people are tense given that layoffs are occurring within so many companies, and perhaps your co-workers are concerned about their own jobs and job security. People may also be tense over COVID itself, and the many issues that presents.
Try not to take it so personally, if you can. I know that's hard, but people react in different ways when stressed, and if you're picking up on a vibe of tension, I am sure individual and collective stress is contributing.
Just be yourself and do what naturally comes to you. That's all you can do.
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You’re right about picking up on the tension vibe. I’m a sensitive person that way. If there’s ever any tension I really feel it.
I’ll keep trying not to take it personally. I know that my coworkers aren’t happy because they dislike our controlling manager.
I never was one for the in-crowd so I just haven’t been included in any cliques here. I’m friendly with one co-worker but she is part of the clique.
I’m in health care so there has been a lot of emotional strain for everybody. We are also tired. I should try to remember that. But when I hear people laughing in the break room and I am not included or people walk past me without saying good morning I just feel invisible. Maybe there’s a good side to being invisible and maybe I need to focus on that.
Thank you for listening. I know you’re going through your own stress right now. I’m really hopeful for you that there are better days ahead.