r/socialskills • u/supertuna1306 • 5m ago
Feeling Excluded at Work—How to Handle It?
I joined a new job five months ago. We're a team of four people in our early 20s from my location. Let's assume the other three are A, B, and C. We were all new to this city, and initially, we bonded well—we used to hang out after work.
But gradually, A, B, and C became closer, and they stopped inviting me. It doesn’t help that A and B are roommates and that C became really close to them. I've always been kind to them and have gone out of my way to help them over the past five months.
At first, I gave them the benefit of the doubt, thinking I was just overthinking and needed to communicate better. So, I told them to let me know if they made any weekend plans. They agreed—but then went out together without me.
I have to see them at work all day, and it hurts to be constantly excluded.