If you were a new staff member in a big workplace such as a supermarket, would you expect others to say hello first and be welcoming? Especially management? What if they didn't and just acted like you were invisible? That's what has happened to me, I've been there one year and have made no friends because I've taken this very personally and have become withdrawn. I'm at the point where the voice in my head is saying "they're talking negative things about you because you never talk to anyone"… read more
thyis is just me, and i feel the same way but i work in the restaurant feild and have been for over 30 years now, and still become that way when going to a new table or answering a complaint
the first thing that came to my mind is you work in the flower dept, if this is alwoed that a flow give one to each cashier team reinduce yourself and say something like "something to brighten your day" you kill 2 birds with 1 stone, 1 you i hope put a smile on that team memembers face, and 2. could bring in some business frome the guest who see it, and do this once a week, month what ever can be affored till you make to the mgt team, i bet you will make new friends, maybe more sales form the team members buying for there family, friends i hope this works out for you
I know exactly how you feel. I had a very similar experience also working in a supermarket. I worked on a concession and wasn't actually employed by the supermarket. Every day was hard because most people made no effort especially management. I'd say hello and morning and get ignored. Really soul destroying. I'd make myself go to work. I got really depressed and like you felt completely isolated. I just kept searching for another job. Eventually I found one and the people were lovely.
It's hard because you begin to dread every day. Work definitely should not be like that . Look for another job as you can't change those people and it's not your fault. All you can do is try and change your own situation.
I think when you go somewhere new and people have worked together a long time they forget it's hard been the new person. A simple hello, a smile, a few human exchanges can make the world of difference. I hope you find something better x
I know what you mean colleagues are constantly complaining and the bosses are grumpy with a sad faces all the time .
I think you should leave asap and maybe get some help to build your confidence back up. Finding a friendlier work environment will definitely help. Please don't beat yourself up about the situation. Be kind to yourself. I know how isolated you feel . Is there a counsellor or somebody you can see or get referred to through your doctor? Just someone to talk to about feeling isolated would help you xx
So good to know there is someone else who has gone through this, thanks so much for the advice I really appreciate it <3