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Promoted for My Degree, Now I’m the Team Outcast 😬

Ever get promoted for your shiny diploma, only to feel like you’ve been thrown to the wolves? That’s me right now. I landed a team lead role straight out of grad school, and suddenly, my coworkers—some twice my age—act like I’m invisible. Whenever I ask questions or try to rally the team, I get nothing but blank stares or awkward silence. It’s like I’m speaking a different language. No one wants to listen, and honestly, I’m starting to wonder if I even belong here. I’m young, inexperienced, and desperate for advice. How do I earn their respect and actually get this team working together? Has anyone else survived being the outsider leader? Please, share your wisdom. 😔 #OfficeIsolation #LeadershipWoes #YoungAndLost #JobCareer