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Everyone in the Meeting Already Knows Each Other and I Don't Even Know Where the Bathroom Is

July 10, 2026 · Work Stress
Everyone in the Meeting Already Knows Each Other and I Don't Even Know Where the Bathroom Is - a story about starting a new job

Starting a new job can make you feel like you've forgotten everything you know about yourself. The discomfort of being the outsider is not a sign you don't belong — it's just winter, and it doesn't last.

“Winter always turns to spring. Never, from ancient times on, has anyone heard or seen of winter turning back to autumn.”

- Nichiren Daishonin, 'Winter Always Turns to Spring', WND-1, p. 536
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