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Overcoming Shyness at work and how to succeed in our career

  • 13-03-2018 3:43pm
    #1
    MaDi85
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭


    Hi everyone, I’m looking to get a discussion going of people who who experience shyness at work. What are your greatest challenges / how do you deal with / and what are your desires in this area?


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  • #2
    Bradley in Texas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22 ✭Bradley in Texas


    Personally, I'd kind of watch and get a feel for the personalities at work. Find those that seem to have similar attitudes/interests as you and a sense of humor. Do small favors for others at work. If they need a hand with something, lend a hand. People will often open up to you with time.


  • #3
    FizzleSticks
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,172 ✭✭✭FizzleSticks


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  • #4
    Brego888
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,321 ✭✭✭Brego888


    From personal experience id recommend volunteering for roles or tasks at work that you might find intimidating or challenging to your shyness.

    I've generally always had a fear of public speaking but I constantly volunteer to lead projects, teach classes and and make presentations. Although it can be terrifying at the time It's certainly helped me progress personally and professionally.


  • #5
    Neyite
    Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,948 Mod ✭✭✭✭Neyite


    Hi folks I've moved this to Work and Jobs where you'll get better suited replies.


  • #6
    Bob_Marley
    Closed Accounts Posts: 626 ✭✭✭Bob_Marley


    You'll be grand, shyness at work is not a problem, unless you're specifically in a role that requires an outgoing personality like sales.
    People get very fed up with mouthy types at work, so shy people are a relief for everyone.
    Only thing you have to watch out for, is to make sure to speak up or ask questions whenever the need arises. Other than that you'll be grand just getting on with your work.


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  • #7
    Cienciano
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,329 ✭✭✭✭Cienciano


    Ask people to help you. Good way of interacting with people and google the Ben Franklin effect, it's proven to get people to like you. If you're new, people will be happy to help. Even if it's something you know how to do, it's better long term to talk to people.
    You're better off asking someone how to change the printer ink even though you know how to do it. You get to chat to them about the printer for 3 minutes rather than changing it yourself and not talking to anyone.


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