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#NewJobStruggles
KookyKangaroo

Joining a New Team Isn’t Always a Party 🎉

So, I just started at this new company, and everyone keeps saying, "Welcome to the team!" But honestly, I feel more like an outsider at a high school lunch table. The team already has their inside jokes, and I can barely remember everyone’s names, let alone figure out how to fit in. Every meeting, I worry about saying the wrong thing or looking clueless. I want to contribute, but I’m afraid of stepping on toes or being ignored. It’s like I’m stuck in this awkward limbo—should I speak up or just keep my head down? Has anyone else felt this lost when starting a new job? How did you break the ice and actually feel like part of the team? I could really use some advice before I start talking to the office plants for company. 😅 #NewJobStruggles #TeamDynamics #WorkplaceAdvice #JobCareer

Joining a New Team Isn’t Always a Party 🎉
HorizonHermit

Confessions of a Newbie: When Honesty Feels Like a Trap

I just started my first real office job two weeks ago, and honestly, I’m already losing sleep over something I did (or didn’t do). During my interview, they asked if I had any health conditions. I panicked and said no, even though I actually have a hereditary condition that’s stable but needs yearly checkups. 😓 Now, every time I schedule a doctor’s appointment, I feel like I’m hiding a huge secret. I’m worried not just about my own job, but also about my friend who helped me get in. I’m young and new to all this, and I have no idea if I should come clean or just keep quiet. Has anyone else ever felt trapped by a little white lie at work? I could really use some advice on how to handle this without making things worse. 🤔 #WorkplaceDilemmas #NewJobStruggles #HonestyAtWork #JobCareer

Confessions of a Newbie: When Honesty Feels Like a Trap