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[quote=Anonymous]I am in a very similar boat (different details, but also stuck in a disheartening work environment and struggling to maintain morale).  What's worked for me is to both try to reinvest in my job, while I make plans to find a new one.  I had to have a long, honest talk with myself to face up to the fact that I was in part being self-pitying, and that there were in face legitimate issues of "fit" on the job -- even if it is also true that I am being treated unfairly.  So for you, it sounds like maybe acknowledging that you need to learn to play the game a bit more with your coworkers and be a bit more social might be what you need to accept.  Also you could ask your boss sincerely for guidance about what you can do to fix the problem.  Even something as dumb as going to a training or seminar might help.

Another crucial, crucial part of this is to try to depersonalize it. You're being treated unfairly, but don't take it personally.  On some levels work is a game or a contest, so just try to learn to play by the rules FOR NOW while you look for a better environment.

Good luck!  [/quote]

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