Conflicts In the Office: Tips For Getting Along With Your Co-Workers
Ever since I joined the company two years ago. I noticed that I wasn’t really that welcome in the department, at least, as far as some of my co-workers were concerned. There was a small group of women that was always at the top of the game. Then I came along. Excited and eager to prove myself, I actively participated in office meetings and made sure I shared my ideas and suggestions. My mistake! I blamed it on my inexperience. Welcome to the world of office politics! During meetings, rarely would they address me and ask for my thoughts. Whenever I make jokes to lighten up the mood, they would roll their eyes and ignore me. I admit, I do have a strong personality. Things became worse when my boss complimented me for doing a good job on a client presentation. Now, I feel like a ghost whenever I am around them because nobody seems to notice my presence. My boss told me to just ignore them but the situation has affected my morale and it is already causing me so much stress and anxiety.
If you happen to be in a room full of successful people, chances are, you’d notice that they...