When a Shiny Diploma Makes You Invisible 👀

So, I thought my shiny new degree would finally get me noticed at work. Instead, it feels like I’ve become invisible. I just got transferred to lead a team in the Chicago office—everyone else has been here forever, and I’m the youngest by at least a decade. Every time I try to share an idea, I get blank stares or polite smiles. It’s like they’re waiting for me to trip up. I know my promotion came fast because of my academic record, but now I’m stuck feeling like an outsider in my own team. Has anyone else ever felt completely out of place just for trying to do their job? How did you break through and actually connect with your team? I could really use some advice right now. 😞 #LeadershipJourney #TeamAcceptance #WorkplaceChallenges #JobCareer