I’ve been working at this company for a few months and it’s been really stressing me out. I’m a fresh grad and most of my coworkers are over 30. I feel like no one respects me at all. For example, our desks can be raised, and one morning I was working while standing and then my boss asked me why I’m standing up. I told him it’s good for the brain in the morning but he said just sit down it’s better for you, I’m just looking after you.
Another day I was writing a report and a coworker asked me if I had ever written a report before and that it’s terrible. I had just started writing professional reports a few days prior. When I told them this, they said if I didn’t learn anything in college. The report itself wasn’t bad, it’s just that some sentences need to be written in the “company jargon”.
One day my boss wanted a coke from the fridge. I brought him the can of coke and told me that I’m lazy. When I asked why he said who brings coke without ice? I told him we didn’t have ice but he said I should’ve found a solution. He told me that I have great potential but I don’t use it. I do think he’s right, but I feel awful after hearing all this.
Sometimes I receive a call and my boss sits next door, and when I stand up to take the call he asks me who the call is from, whether it’s urgent, and how long would the call last.
I don’t know how to feel about this. Im sure most of you have bigger issues and I should expect to face these sort of things especially since I’m a new grad.
Im just wondering, what would you recommend for me? How can I feel better and more motivated?