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Originally Posted by squiggs96
It seems like this isn't the company with the proper culture for you. Some companies like to have office events once a month, others don't even have a Christmas party. There are lots of companies that everyone just works and goes home, many without talking to each other. They see it as a way to pay the bills. Other offices have the employees go out for drinks every Friday. You probably need something in between. The pay cheque is only one part of the job. Learning, room to grow, location, culture, etc. are all important pieces too.
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I would say its more me having very different interests and hobbies in life than the culture of the company. The company is pretty much golf central, everyone here is a pro golfer. I have many hobbies, my 4 main ones are very popular today and very well in demand. The top being hockey, I live and breathe this sport. I watch it, I play it, I follow it everyday. Out of my 4 main hobbies, I dont share them with anyone here because I havent met anyone who connects with me on that level. Outside of work, sure, I have a few friends who do and we hit it off each time. We go play hockey, watch hockey, talk hockey, etc.
Even though Im an introvert and I dont like big crowds, I am still a socialble person, but it all depends on what kind of connection I have with the person. If I share lots of interests with them, I have no problem being myself and showing my personality. If anything, I tend to talk too much every now and then.
But if I cant relate to someone, then really you're not gonna see the best of me. How much someone gets to know me, all depends on how much chemistry they have with me. Im sure its the same for many of you as well. I will admit that Im a loner. Im not ashamed in admitting to that. If I had a preference i would rather be alone than around people I dont know. It doesnt mean i dont know how to socialize. It doesnt mean that im a jerk. Its one of the biggest misconceptions many people have on loners, that they lack people skills and are self centered.