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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Can you please share what agency this is?  I work in the USG and have never experienced anything like this.  [/quote]

You’ve never experienced  loud coworkers who are friends talking in a hallway?  I’ve worked with many of colleagues for over a decade.  It’s probably a little intimidating/annoying for a new hire to walk right into our office who doesn’t understand the relationships we all have with each other.  I try to not annoy the new people and be inclusive and respectful but the culture has been around longer than me, and so has the leadership.  It’s easy to deal with.  It’s called headphones and a door, and making some effort to be nice to people.[/quote]

Ah, you sound like one of these problem employees OP mentioned.  Let me guess, middled aged woman, no kids and always on a new diet or fitness routine, takes regular looooooong coffee breaks with Marge down the hall and spends half the day gossiping.  Gotcha.[/quote]

Nope! High achieving mom, married to high achieving dad, no time for BS and prefer to work at home.  I work with some Marge’s who happen to be incredibly knowledgeable and helpful if you give them a modicum of friendly chit chat.  They’re also very kind.

OP may lack the social skills necessary to get along with this group.  Headphones, close the door, schedule time to get to know colleagues, work at home when allowed. That’s my advice. Also, ask the manager how to do the things you don’t have training on.  That’s their job.[/quote]

No need to pat yourself on the back so heartily. You recycled everyone else’s advice and disingenuously complimented Marge and friends. “They’re kind.” Ha[/quote]

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