I feel weird and isolated being the only employee in the office

I work at a small company which hasn't been doing so well. 2 years ago, the last employee other than me was fired. So from that point on till now, the only people in the office are my boss and I.

Keep in mind I'm a fairly introverted person but having worked in an office with no one else other than my boss for almost 2 years has left me feeling a bit "weird" to say the least. First, I'm not experiencing the sort of bonding and camaraderie with fellow coworkers that my friends all feel. Second, I feel a general sense of isolation when in the office for 7 to 9 hours a day especially during the frequent times my boss is away on business.

Many aspects of this job aren't that idea (pay, commute, opportunities for promotion) but it feels the isolation factor makes it intolerable. Is it normal to have this desire to work on a team rather than work in (almost) complete isolation, all other factors being equal?

In short, is it normal to "hate" my job because I'm not working with anyone (not even clients) other than my boss?

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Based on 58 votes (47 yes)
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Comments ( 4 )
  • One of my favourite jobs had me working alone in a beautiful office in a downtown highrise. While I enjoyed working in isolation, I did miss the positive aspects that come with working around others. I had a fairly active social life at the time, so I don't think it bothered me as much as it could have.

    I think working as a team and working in isolation both have their perks and drawbacks.

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  • drego551

    Workfrom home...better option

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  • thegypsysailor

    What's the saying? I felt sorry for myself because I had no feet, until I met a man with no legs. Or something like that.
    If you don't like your job, quit. But I'll bet you dollars to donuts that at least one of your former office mates wishes they had a job at all.

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    • ragnarkar

      Only asked for an opinion and not advice on what to do, and WOW, what a judgemental attitude and response!

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