Wouldn’t I have heard it by now?

Question

Been at my job for a year now, and I’m worried my coworkers think I’m “slow” even they said I’m the best tech on nights, I’m easy going. I’m a CNA in the hospital. I’m quiet and stay to myself most days, now I’m coming out of my shell. I’m sarcastic and try to make work the best of it. I work with amazing set of nurses but I notice they gossip. They all hang out outside of work.

I’m worried they might gossip about me being slow, I haven’t heard anything else. My boss even said the nurses said I was a great worker. But I’ve been slacking recently been dealing with mental health issues. I do call off a lot, but I’m trying to fix it.

I don’t care what else they say, I just don’t want them thinking I’m slow or intellectually disabled. Am I overthinking this?

Oliverlogan263 · Accepted Answer

I don't think you gotta worry about that. Here's why -

If they really thought you were slow or something, trust me you would've heard about it by now from the gossip. Hospital workers talk, man! But your boss said they said you're a great worker, so they can't think too bad.

And calling off a lot recently makes sense if you're dealing with mental health stuff. Everyone goes through shit sometimes. As long as you're working on improving it and still pulling your weight when you are there, that's all that really matters.

I'd try not to overthink what the nurses might say. Easier said than done, I know. But it sounds like they respect your work overall. And who cares what they gossip about otherwise - everyone gets talked about sometimes. You just keep doing you and don't trip about what other people think or say. Chin up!

Iron_Man · Accepted Answer

Concentrate on yourself you don’t even know if that’s true

Bethany22 · Accepted Answer

If your boss likes your work, then that's the main thing. Maybe during your psychology sessions your psychologist has suggested fearful avoidant attachment style.