Starting a new job is always so weird. I just started a new job and I just don’t know how or when to feel comfortable or one of them. Do you just dive in and laugh at their inside jokes even though you don’t get it?? Do I just jump in on the email praising chains and say things like “you deserved it! you worked so hard!” When I haven’t even met them yet?

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It’s tricky when you’re the newbie and may not have a mentor or assigned work buddy. My rule of thumb is to be your authentic self from day one. Your colleagues will appreciate getting to know you, rather than being unsure who you are, if you make superficial or incredulous comments that do not come from a shared place with them. As long as you’re cordial, polite, and accessible, you will find your niche and settle in where you choose to be. Relax and much success to you!

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Thank you! Definitely just going to relax and let it flow now.

I’m more of a watch and observe type person before I can act as myself. I don’t really ask question at first because I like to think about it later. I’ve just been worried that they’d think im too quiet and lying about my credentials because my previous manager expressed concerns about that to me constantly.

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