The routine of it all...

Work is mostly going well. It's become a bit "routine-ish" though. It's not that I'm necessarily bored, but it is kind of boring. The people I work with are okay, I guess, but I don't really connect with them the same way most of them connect with each other. It's just that I guess I thought I would have advanced quite a bit more than I have by now. I'm still basically at an entry level... maybe one step above with my performance reviews and such.

Some days it just feels like a long slog, and I fear that time will get away from me and I'll just be doing the same mundane tasks. I'm not complaining though. I once thought I would be unemployable... on account of sometimes being awkward in social situations. And that's not a problem at all... or at least mostly.

So, yeah...

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Aidan · 26-30, F

You could always express a desire to move up in the company with your supervisor and make a success plan if available.

They offer that at my company though I’m fine where I am, because the only way to move up where I work is to become a Team Lead then Supervisor. My last supervisor suggested I become a Team Lead but I declined. Though maybe your company has more position options.

I also understand what it’s like to not click with your colleagues. Three members of my team hangout outside of work. I have never been invited. Though I guess it’s mostly my fault for being reclusive and socially awkward. Work gives me anxiety, lol.

MarkPaul · 26-30, M

@Aidan That's a good idea. There is a career progression program at my company and I've been thinking about talking to my manager about it. I'm pretty sure she would recommend me. It would be easier if she just approached me about it, but I've been thinking about bringing it up by asking her about it... even though I already know all about it.

I have nothing against my co-workers and they do include in me things inside and outside of work... sometimes against my interests. It's just that I don't really feel a connection to them and they seem a bit on the superficial side and tend to like to talk non-stop. It's a bit much.

If your team members invited you to one of their hangouts would you go... willingly or not at all?

Aidan · 26-30, F

@MarkPaul Yes I might go to their hangouts, it would just depend on what it is, but they haven’t asked me. lol
It’s okay though.

MarkPaul · 26-30, M

@Aidan I'll talk to them.

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