This is starting to feel like deliberate isolation
I started a new role in September. The set up is a bit weird because it’s in academia. There was external funding for a job and any of the managers could take on the new hire. I’m from outside the main research area so already there a bit of a divide. Before I even started I had to chase my manager for building access and H&S training (so I could even be in the building). This was delayed so I was just sat twiddling my thumbs at home during my 1st week. I then had to chase again for a laptop. Finally I was allowed access to the building but no desk was set up for me. Another manager had to show me to my desk (and even then that was pulling teeth). I had to email my manager for the first meeting. I’ve had emails and requests constantly ignored.
I have been completely left to develop my own project with no guidance. I’ve emailed with access to various software and been ignored. In meetings with our manager, she is completely different. As soon as they left the call, she went back to being completely closed off. I basically sit in an office all by myself and don’t speak to anyone. It is starting to feel like deliberate isolation at this point
Posted Oct 14, 2025, 12:47 PM UTC