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The feelings around a new job
Starting a new job is exciting but can also feel uncomfortable.
It's helpful to know what makes these transitions so awkward so you can reduce feeling uneasy.
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Your prediction engine fails
You feel awkward because you don't know what to expect and can't forecast what will happen. When we're uncertain about what will happen, we revert to inaction, convincing ourselves that not doing anything is less likely to cause bad outcomes.
The tendency to be quiet is made worse by worrying that you'll say the wrong thing. In reality, your new colleagues rarely notice the things you thought would be awkward. It's ok to chat with your new colleagues and ask questions.
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You don’t know the language
If you are ready to speak up, there's a set of unfamiliar jargon. Every company has its acronyms for certain departments or processes and its own terms for people, places and things. "I had to get EVPP and VPR to approve a PAR before sending it to OSP."
It's useful to get a translator. See if a colleague can draw up a cheat sheet for you of commonly used acronyms and phrases. Then, get their permission to ask when a new term arise that you don't know.
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You don’t have a squad — yet
When you start a new job, you don't have a group of people you feel comfortable with yet. You may feel like an outsider if you see groups of people talking about shared experiences.
Remember that it takes time and that everyone was new at some point. You can start by having conversations with a few people and find out how the group engage. An easy way to meet a group of people is to get someone to introduce you to others.
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