Dear Tom:

So good to read your update!

I think I understand your frustration with the screaming and shouting “big” (not) personalities 😑 while you, on the “quiet side”, are doing the real, everyday work.

40 in March, huh? “Just a pup 🐶 ” like a 73 year-old friend of mine would say!

One day at a time, Tom. Congrats for the overall 👏 positive annual review!

(I am using my phone 📱 and these emojis just show up. I like them)

🤍 Anita

Dear Tom
Hopefully those reviewing your annual appraisal will see that the good statements come from those who work closely with you & give them more weight.
If you can see yourself as quietly confident, rather than trying to mimic the fervor of the outgoing shouty people. Often those who shout the most are covering up for their own fear at being inadequate etc.
My son works at a preschool & is very playful, but on the odd occasion when he raises his voice slightly, deepens his tone & speaks slowly everyone stops & takes notice even the other adults in the room.
Kind regards
Roberta

Dear Tom:

Then keeping your head down at work and looking for a different job, a different work environment makes perfect sense. I hope it will happen sooner than later 🙂 🤞

🤍 Anita