how to deal with people when you are new in a company?

Question

just started work in a company. In my first day, i knocked on someone's door (his office facing my cubicle) and introduced myself. We had a little friendly chat. The next day I met this person in the corridor but he completely ignored me. Should i just ignore him next time????

He turned out to be the Director.

Answer 1

No, I would continue saying hello to him. As the "new guy" you are in the least powerful and most precarious position in the company. When I start a new job, I always maintain a low profile for awhile. I would say hello to your co-workers and stick to business only conversations. Let your co-workers be the ones to initiate a lengthy, personal conversation. After you are there about 6 months or so, you can start being more outgoing; however, even then, I would only engage in personal conversation with those who you know are ok with it. Some people think work is work and you shouldn't mix it with any personal business - including just saying "hello, how are you doing?" Good luck.

Answer 2

Ha ha. That's just what directors do. The first time I met the CEO at my last job you would have thought he was preparing to be my best friend, by the time I had worked there 3 weeks he didn't even say "Hi" when he walked by my office. Your director probably just thinks he's very important and too busy to talk to the "little people." Don't take it personally. It was great that you introduced yourself the first day, I'm sure if he ever needs you for a project he'll remember that you made a good first impression.

Answer 3

Sounds like your company needs a new Director. A healthy work environment is important at any job. No matter where you work there will always be someone who rubs you the wrong way. Ignore the snobs and make friends with others who share your friendly personality.

Answer 4

You are new, he may not have recognized you or was thinking about something else when he passed you. Give everyone a break here. Be friendly and open and don't get insulted if everyone isn't your new best friend. It takes a little time for people to absorb the new people. Do your job, have a smile on your face, and make eye contact when you see people. It will all come together.

Answer 5

As the new guy, just keep being friendly and outgoing and reminding people of your name. I would bet money that the Director forgot your name and was too embarrassed to say hello. Next time you see him, look him in the eye, and casually say "Good morning, Tom." He'll say good morning, and if you see him struggling to remember your name, point to yourself and remind him breezily "I'm Joe? The new manager in accounting - people are still getting used to seeing me around here." The key is to help him get over the embarrassment of not remembering your name after you chatted with him.

Answer 6

Do what you do, it took me 3 1/2 months before people trusted me, 1/12 years before they knew I was the boss. You can't expext to walk in to an office and expect people to be opened armed towards ya. You are more then likely Joe #345 employee.

Answer 7

look when you first get hired its like what we say about children (seen not heard) first of all you broke one of the first oldest rite. you do not knock on a director's door and just chit chat -- i am surprised he did not call hr and tell them to find something for you do.

be friendly to everyone, but let them make the first move.

Answer 8

Unfortunately most of management acts that way. Just be friendly, greet co workers, and also the boss. Just don't invade his space anymore. If he continues to ignore you just chalk it up to his being a jerk. Remember he does not have to be nice and pleasant, you do. Good luck

Answer 9

Smile, say hello, be polite. One good turn deserves another.

Answer 10

Just be polite and professional