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A lot of my coworkers are wonderful people, but not people I have anything in common with. I have found myself becoming less and less social rather than trying to force a conversation 😂 I'm very happily childfree and most of my coworkers spend 90% of their time talking to each other about their kids. I just can't relate at all.
I mean, AFAIK, we have work in common. I'm the only sports fan it seems; one guy is a heavy Star Wars fan. Otherwise, I don't know and don't necessarily care to know.
You don't have to have a lot in common with people you work with. You only get a limited amount of time to socialize anyway. Save your thoughts and interests for time you spend with your outside friends and family, the ones who DO share your interests. I worked for 35 years with people (bosses included) who were self-centered, shallow, brand-name wearing money-worshippers. As a single mother of two, I secretly got excited over corn flakes going on sale somewhere!! I did my work, took my paychecks home, and spent time with like-minded folk.
THANKYOU
Great advice
I'm in the same boat, really. A lot of things I find interesting my coworkers just don't care about. I like to talk about what I've been reading, they go on about reality shows I've never seen. And I hear you about wanting to spend less money. I'm surrounded by people who are utterly profligate, spending money on insane stuff. And then two minutes later they're griping they're broke and blaming it on inflation.
Yea but if you need any assistance do they help
I had a teammate when I worked in the schools, a psychologist- we seemed to be very much like-minded in terms of our work together; evaluations, treatment plans, crisis work, etc. . We became very close friends but that’s the only one. I realize how fortunate I am.
I’m not asking to be there friends
But the non existent help is RIDICULOUS. TODAY 2x. 45 mins.
And 35. Mins. I’m just like thatsnit
Thankfully I have several colleauges that I get along with really well and we all have similar interests. The last place I worked I worked with a lot of older people that were really hard to relate to so I totally understand how you are feeling OP.
I find if there’s an age gap there‘s differences in interests I‘d welcome discussions of healthy habits and lifestyle with co-workers vs a word saturated with political topics that seem unavoidable.
It’s hard (for me) when spending more time with co-workers than family (at times) to not have anything in common.
Same here. Go.ahead and politely listen and then go.back to work. You don't need to share yourself if you don't want to. I always remain very vague about my personal life and limit my social media exposure. I especially stay out of religious and political discussions. THERE IS NEVER A CORRECT ANSWER TO THESE QUESTIONS! I haven't decided yet, I spend time with family mostly. Oh, just doing chores at home. Are my usual answers.
Exactly got into with this young girl none residents even like her literally
But needless I’m to blame