Hey Puma, I thought you were bored, that's why I suggested those things.. If you're busy, that's partly good.. At least you have things to do, and make a positive contribution to the environment etc!! Yup, I totally believe that you can be busy with all that..
Hmm, are you sure you heard it right? Maybe you misunderstood? If people think you're cranky and you're not, could it be that you have a specific face expression? My mom looks like she's in a bad mood a lot of the time.. even when she's not..
Though maybe if you were uncomfortable around them, or didn't like the previous system, maybe you frowned and weren't even conscious of it?
For some people, maybe even suggesting new changes or questioning the 'status quo' can feel 'cranky'... Don't ask what people who get to be 'bosses' or 'supervisors' can get called.. Some people really hated being a lower level boss, or caught between management and people 'underneath'..
Sometimes, people might feel 'threatened' if you just work and don't talk to them, especially if perhaps they were not so very hardworking themselves.. (?) Or maybe they just misunderstood your frowns - maybe you were trying to concentrate and figure out how to stack things well..?
Could you ever talk to co-workers about other, unrelated things, like maybe the history of that place, how it all started, how long they have worked there, or any good stories, maybe even about where they get the funding etc? (If it's not all online yet...) Or just about the day and the weather, or stuff that comes in? Or how their weekend or previous day was? Maybe about their or your interests and hobbies? If you like a particular item, you could say it loud, if there's someone near: 'Wow, isn't this ________ amazing?'
It would give them and you a chance to get to know each other in a different way and talk about things you like, and so create some 'positive' feelings?
YAY for lasting 2 weeks!!
(Or is it more?)
Anti Matter, it's Puma's life in action! New job, new things that come with it!!
Puma, I wish I had a job/real career that pays money right now too...