I’ve noticed over the last few months that projects I used to be involved in are moving forward without me. I’m not getting added to threads, people aren’t inviting me to check-ins, and I only find out about changes after they’ve already happened.
I’ve asked a couple people about it and they just said things like, “Oh, we didn’t want to overload you,” or “We thought it was being handled elsewhere.” No one seems mad at me, but I’m starting to feel sidelined.
I’ve been here a while and I don’t think I’ve done anything to burn bridges, but now I’m wondering, am I the one creating distance and just didn’t notice?
Have you asked them to include you on these projects going forward?
It could just be miscommunication or that they don’t want to overload you on projects. Try asking when the next meeting is taking place for a project and ask to be included.
You’re right, just not sure who to talk to about this. My coworkers or manager? I feel like it’s just kind of everyone
Do you have a person that leads the project? If so, I would go to them first. Or if it’s more of group setting then it might be best to just ask your manager.
Your coworkers (who aren’t the lead/manager) might not be totally at fault because they could have been told you were busy or are following the example set by the most senior person on that project.
Yeah, it’s more of a collaborative thing. You are right, thank you for the new perspective.