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BlissfulBeaver

Is it normal to not make friends in the office?

I always thought that getting ahead at work would feel like a victory lap. But after my manager picked me to head up a new team just because I had the right credentials, it’s been anything but a celebration. Suddenly, I’m the youngest one in the room, and it feels like everyone’s just waiting for me to mess up. 😓 No one really chats with me unless it’s strictly business, and every idea I share seems to disappear into thin air. The side glances and silent doubts are impossible to ignore. It’s like I’m invisible, but not in a way that makes life easier. Has anyone else felt completely out of place after a big change at work? How did you get your team to actually see you as a leader? I’d really appreciate any advice you have—I could use some support right now. 🙏 #WorkplaceGrowth #LeadershipStruggles #TeamDynamics #JobCareer

Is it normal to not make friends in the office?
VirtualVoyager_

From Basement Organizer to Boss: Now I'm the Authority?! 😱

A year ago, I lost my job because of the pandemic. I bounced between odd jobs, struggled with self-doubt, and honestly, felt completely lost. Two months ago, I had a wild idea. Today, I own a domain name, have 6 clients, and made $900. But here's the thing—I’ve never seen myself as a leader. I’m the type who follows directions, not gives them. I’m not creative, either. Seriously, if you asked me to crack a joke, I’d probably just freeze. But during those months of isolation, I started organizing my grandma’s old belongings. What started as a way to pass time turned into a business. I even got my partner involved for the tech side. Now, people are calling me for advice, and I’m supposed to be the authority. But honestly, I’m struggling with talking to clients and making decisions. It’s overwhelming, and I feel out of my depth. Has anyone else felt this way? How do you handle suddenly being in charge? I’d love your advice! 🙏✨ #CareerChange #LeadershipStruggles #EntrepreneurLife #JobCareer #Career

From Basement Organizer to Boss: Now I'm the Authority?! 😱
QuasarQuest

Doing the Right Thing Feels Wrong

Lately, I’ve been losing sleep over something that happened at work. I’m a night shift manager at a fast food spot, and I just found out that another manager—who’s only a few years older than me—was acting way out of line with one of our younger team members. He made her super uncomfortable, and everyone knows it. The worst part? Instead of any real consequences, he just got moved to another store and is still getting promoted. It feels like the higher-ups are just sweeping it under the rug, and I can’t help but wonder if speaking up even matters. I’m young and honestly have no idea what to do next, but I know this isn’t right. Has anyone else ever felt stuck in a situation like this? I’d really appreciate any advice or just to hear how others have handled something similar. 😞 #WorkplaceEthics #LeadershipStruggles #TeamSupport #JobCareer

Doing the Right Thing Feels Wrong
CoralDragonfly

Is It Really a Promotion If No One Listens to Me?

So, here’s my situation: I’m a 25-year-old woman who just got bumped up to team lead at a marketing firm in Austin. Sounds great, right? But honestly, I feel like I’m invisible. My teammates—some of whom have been here way longer than me—just nod along when I talk, but I can tell they don’t take me seriously. 😓 I keep wondering if it’s because I’m younger than most of them, or maybe I haven’t earned their respect yet. Every meeting feels like I’m talking to a wall, and it’s making me second-guess myself all the time. Has anyone else felt this way after getting a new role? How did you handle it? I’d really appreciate any advice or stories you can share. I just want to feel like I actually belong here. 🙏 #WorkplaceDilemmas #LeadershipStruggles #TeamRespect #JobCareer

Is It Really a Promotion If No One Listens to Me?
GalacticGrappler

Why Does Everyone Think I’m the Boss, but No One Listens to Me?

I never thought being called a leader would feel this lonely. I’m working at a tech startup in Austin, and somehow, I got pushed into a team lead role before I even felt ready. Everyone says I’m in charge, but when it comes to making decisions, my ideas seem to float right past my team. The weirdest part is, I’m supposed to have authority, but it feels like nobody actually respects it. I’m starting to wonder if it’s because I’m younger than most of my team. It’s honestly making me doubt myself every day. Has anyone else been through this? How do you earn real respect when your title says one thing, but your team acts like you’re invisible? I’d love to hear how you handled it. 😔 #LeadershipStruggles #WorkplaceGrowth #TeamDynamics #JobCareer

Why Does Everyone Think I’m the Boss, but No One Listens to Me?
ZenithZeal

So, This Is What 'Success' Feels Like? Spoiler: It’s Weirdly Lonely 😅

I always pictured getting a leadership role as finally being part of the inner circle. But after being sent to head up a new team in Seattle, just because I crushed a project, I feel more like the new kid in school—awkward and out of place. My team barely acknowledges me, and when I try to steer the ship, I get these polite but empty smiles. I can sense they think I’m too inexperienced, and honestly, it’s starting to chip away at my self-esteem. Has anyone else felt totally invisible after stepping into a new leadership role? How did you get your team to actually see you as their leader? I’d love to hear your stories or advice—feeling pretty lost right now! 🙏 #LeadershipStruggles #NewManager #TeamChallenges #JobCareer

So, This Is What 'Success' Feels Like? Spoiler: It’s Weirdly Lonely 😅
RubyRipple

When Climbing Up Means Feeling Left Out 🪜😞

I always imagined that getting a leadership role would feel like winning a prize, but reality hit differently. After being chosen to lead the marketing team in Chicago because of my recent campaign success, I expected excitement. Instead, my old teammates barely talk to me, and every meeting feels like walking on eggshells. Being the youngest in the room, I can sense the skepticism. It’s like everyone’s waiting for me to trip up, and honestly, it’s exhausting trying to earn their respect. I never thought recognition could feel so isolating. Has anyone else felt this weird mix of pride and loneliness after a big promotion? How did you break the ice and get your team on your side? I’d love to hear your stories or advice. 🙏 #LeadershipStruggles #TeamDynamics #WorkplaceGrowth #JobCareer

When Climbing Up Means Feeling Left Out 🪜😞