Anyone that has started a new job during COVID times, how are you doing?

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I started about a month ago. Everyone has been very nice, but I have been having a hard time building relationships with my team and client, and because of that having a hard time enjoying this job and staying motivated. I’m wondering how other newbies are holding up in this this new transition.

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Started in April. I reached out to several people in my office LOS for quick video chat intro calls. I do miss the relationships you build with people when traveling, however I like not having to be with a team all of the time.

Started mid-April...definitely not as smooth as in person onboarding would be, but it’s fine. For me, the main think is that there’s not much opportunity to chit chat and get to know people. Even though I’ve made an effort to do intro video chats. It’s just not the same...so, a few months in, I know very little about my colleagues as people...

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Doing well! On boarding was definitely challenging but I like the team and role. Company was very flexible with starting and policy too.

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