When Your Degree Feels Like a Target 🎯 Instead of a Trophy

I thought earning my MBA would open doors, but I never imagined it would put me in the hot seat so quickly. One week I was just another team member in Chicago, and suddenly, I’m leading people who have been here longer than I’ve been out of college. Honestly, it’s like I’m invisible in meetings. My ideas seem to bounce off the walls, and the only time anyone talks to me is when something’s gone wrong. I can’t help but wonder if my age is the real issue—maybe they see me as a kid playing boss. Has anyone else felt completely out of place after a big promotion? How do you earn trust when you feel like an outsider? I’d love to hear how others have handled this kind of awkward leadership leap. 🙏 #NewLeader # #WorkplaceChallenges # #SeekingAdvice #JobCareer