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[quote=Anonymous]You have two choices as I see it.

Option 1) Divest emotionally. Leave work at work. Do a solid job, but no need to go overboard, staying late, etc. Focus on completion of tasks and work life balance and having enough energy/time to job hunt and do things that you enjoy and that reward you. Remind yourself why you have this job: maybe take more advantage of all of its benefits, particularly any training they offer.

Option 2) Re-up and locate an incremental strategy to change your image. You could start by talking frankly with your manager about how she'd recommend you make these changes. You might be surprised at her advice if you ask for it. You cannot change your personality, so the idea is to change perception of your image. Common ways to do this: start with one or two colleagues, those you've had successes with in the past. Invite them to coffee or lunch and don't make it a work chat, just make it a friendly chat. Join a cross-departmental team, such as if your office has a committee that plans maternity leave parties or the holiday party. Tell your boss you'd like to join. Bring ideas. Be a team player and reinforce ideas that are getting momentum.

I personally don't have a strong feeling which way is best. If there are things to love about your current job, #2 may be the better way. On the other hand, work environments have a culture and not everyone enjoys every work culture. I worked on place that was a party culture and I am very social, but my idea of social is getting a cup of coffee, having a book club, and I felt like a fish out of water the whole time I was there...[/quote]

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