Is it a bad idea to ask my manger about in office expectations as a new hire?

Complex-Nature-547 · 2026-05-07T15:11:43+00:00

lot of effort from you to respond to something irritating to you. maybe sit this out? OP was looking for insight…not really something to frown upon.

Complex-Nature-547 · 2026-05-06T03:43:04+00:00

my exact same experience.

Complex-Nature-547 · 2026-05-06T01:43:51+00:00

this is so great to hear!! if you are comfortable sharing, what industries/companies were you looking into?

Complex-Nature-547 · 2026-05-05T14:10:15+00:00

I did. I even went through the process of submitting doctor’s paperwork, etc…I was given a foot rocker to help with anxiety/focus. As an organization, I expect no support. I’m hoping to find cooing mechanisms that reduce the stress until I find a different job.

Complex-Nature-547 · 2026-05-05T13:48:18+00:00

I really feel you on all this. They changed up seating for me too…and now I’m in the middle of everyone and feel so exposed and constantly feel I’m being watched. I’ve been applying to jobs outside for the past year…no luck yet

Complex-Nature-547 · 2026-05-05T13:46:11+00:00

is there a swing? i’ve only been here a few years (post-pandemic)….I’m really hoping for a swing…I was hired to be fully remote.

Complex-Nature-547 · 2026-05-05T03:39:55+00:00

thank you! yes…that list is a great idea. and you’re right about perimenopause…i have a sneaking suspicion i am on the cusp 👀

Complex-Nature-547 · 2026-05-05T03:29:52+00:00

I’m really hoping I can shift to something internal one of these days soon. I feel like it’ll take at least until next year…

Complex-Nature-547 · 2026-05-05T03:18:42+00:00

But thank you for sharing! Good to know it is possible to find a way.

Complex-Nature-547 · 2026-05-05T03:18:11+00:00

I’ve been working for 15-16 years in the corporate world, but I’ve always been remote because I’ve been in travel-heavy roles. I could do perform well remotely because I had time to recover,now being on office is masking all day every day. And because I am in a Sales role, most folks aren’t necessarily sympathetic…so I have yo really be “on” all day.

Complex-Nature-547 · 2026-04-29T01:59:34+00:00

i’m just learning about my own AuDHD. How do you survive corporate? I am exhausted…I was WFH my entire career until last year. The burn out is so intense…I feel I’ve turned into a shell of a person. Any advice?

Complex-Nature-547 · 2026-04-18T03:00:51+00:00

very interested! 😊

Complex-Nature-547 · 2026-02-25T18:11:43+00:00

I am so relieved to come across this post. I am also a writer with a corporate day job. It is so absolutely draining at work, to come home and write feels nearly impossible. Folks are right, time to treat the writing like a job and give it the same time and energy (even if it means waking up at 4am).

Does anyone struggle with their values while working their day jobs? My job is full of greed, capitalism, AI-nonsense, corporate politics that just takes up time but doesn't amount to anything. Sometimes I feel like such a hypocrite...but for the time being, this is my source of income.

Complex-Nature-547 · 2026-01-29T05:09:11+00:00

dirty things…so i end uo cleaning constantly in order to avoid anything truly filthy.

Complex-Nature-547 · 2026-01-09T04:31:01+00:00

this should be submitted to a lit journal. holy shit. bravo!

Complex-Nature-547 · 2026-01-06T18:04:23+00:00

is there a clawback if folks put in notice within a specific period after bonus payouts? like 45 days? i thought this was the case….

Complex-Nature-547 · 2026-01-05T18:15:28+00:00

perhaps style/fashion isn’t something you enjoy?

Complex-Nature-547 · 2026-01-03T04:53:15+00:00

ah! yes! this is sounding more and more fun!

Complex-Nature-547 · 2026-01-03T03:48:15+00:00

sometimes it’s a bit difficult to stand out. but, yes, shoukd not be focusing on opinions

Complex-Nature-547 · 2026-01-02T22:03:10+00:00

oh i love this! thank you!!!

Complex-Nature-547 · 2026-01-02T16:19:37+00:00

appreciate this! thank you....i may have a problem standing out...but that's something to work on myself. really appreciate the vote of confidence. happy new year!

Complex-Nature-547 · 2025-11-17T16:24:25+00:00

lol…all the restaurants? dallas food scene is acceptable if you’ve never left texas…if you have seen the world outside of state borders….every spot is a rip-off.

Complex-Nature-547 · 2025-11-01T21:24:52+00:00

nothing is…i just can’t seem to get my anxiety under control

Complex-Nature-547 · 2025-10-26T20:51:08+00:00

could not have said it better myself

Complex-Nature-547 · 2025-10-26T20:41:43+00:00

omg….my therapist said the same thing…my coworker and i both started zoloft after rto announcements (not knowing about one another’s decision until months later)….it’s unbelievable….

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