Awkward and Work: Who am I? - FML

Who am I?

By lonergirl - 18/02/2015 12:35 - Australia

Today, after being with the company for over 3 years, I realised nobody really knows my name. This was after my boss was walking around a new staff member and couldn't introduce me. Neither could my colleague, who's been sitting next to me for the last 6 months. FML

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The_Avatar 22

Wednesday 18 February 2015 18:26

Well it just looks like you need to be more outgoing! Go introduce yourself to people! Make friends!

nikkipettyfer 24

Wednesday 18 February 2015 18:26

Try saying hi and making friends!

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Ethan_Anonymous 28

Wednesday 18 February 2015 23:45

Get a name plate ?

Witchylady 17

Wednesday 18 February 2015 23:56

How pathetic and unprofessional your co- workers are.

Runemonster 1

Wednesday 18 February 2015 23:58

I doubt this is true. Your boss has been writing your checks with your name on it.

Tannasgh 22

Thursday 19 February 2015 0:24

Sometimes anonymity has its advantages...

Gauzy21 12

Thursday 19 February 2015 0:37

I guess someone has never drank to much at the office christmas party. :p

patrickalamo 47

Thursday 19 February 2015 0:50

Time to stand out

jaqlove 22

Thursday 19 February 2015 0:59

Who did your boss make your paychecks out to then?

yerawizardlizzy 27

Thursday 19 February 2015 1:20

You guys don't have your names on your cubicles?

ducky45 20

Thursday 19 February 2015 3:14

I know how you feel you're probably really shy and quiet like me. They always forget about the quiet ones!

vikky538 28

Thursday 19 February 2015 3:21

try screw things up a little bit once..you will definitely be recognized...personal experience never lies..

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