u/CharmingPass3727

Hello, I recently found out through a friend at work that they overheard my internship tutor and another manager talking about me. The manager isn’t my direct manager, but she has given me work before.

Apparently, she said that I do really good work and that I’m serious, but that I’m “kind of in a bubble” and that if she doesn’t personally give me work, she “wouldn’t see me.” She also apparently said she thinks I don’t like my job, which honestly confused me a lot because I’ve never said anything negative about it.

The only thing I can think of is that I’m naturally introverted and not super social, especially with the older people at work. I’m always polite, cordial, professional, and friendly when I interact with people, but I’m not the type to go around every office chatting throughout the day.

This feedback genuinely made me sad because I really do try my best at this internship, and I actually like the job. I’m just naturally more reserved and focused on my work.

Now I’m worried this reflects badly on me professionally and could affect my chances of getting a return offer. I still have 2 months left (it’s a 6-month finance internship). Has anyone dealt with something similar before? Can being too quiet really outweigh doing good work?