Am I overreacting?

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About 9 months ago I switched jobs and now work with a relatively small nursing team around 15 people. When I started I was at the end of my Masters (not a requirement for my job). Two weeks ago I completed my Masters. While I did get likes on social media from a few colleagues and a nice text from my manager it was never mentioned at work in our huddles. I feel like it was a major accomplishment and it seems my group has a potluck for everything. I feel extremely hurt no one acknowledged me for this. I guess I think it is strange we celebrate people leaving, people having babies, people returning from minor surgeries, birthdays but earning a advance degree is ignored. Am I overreacting?

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People may have not been aware of the date or the importance to you. Apparently your work group thinks the other events are reasons to have a celebration, but further education is not. Also, you can't totally dismiss the possibility of professional jealousy. I would just let the matter go if I were you. Don't let them see that you are upset over this. Probably not meant as an intentional affront.

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Can you bring it up? Say, "hey, can we throw a potluck together for my graduation? I'd love to celebrate with my favorite people" or something like that. If I want something done, I usually have to do it myself. Leaving my happiness in the hands of others often doesn't end well.

Congratulations, by the way :)

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Pediatric Float, PICU, NICU.

I don't understand placing importance on things such as social media likes :facepalm: or whether or not coworkers throw you a party. Nothing would diminish the sense of accomplishment I would feel personally, since I obtained my degrees/certifications/etc for MYSELF and not for anyone else. That being said - congratulations!!!

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Specializes in Nursing Professional Development.

I think you are over-reacting. You're still relatively new to the group and they may not be aware that you expected them to make a fuss. And it may not be the type of event that is on their radar.

Let it go -- and don't risk looking like a prima-donna by trying to make a big deal about it.

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Specializes in Peds, School Nurse, clinical instructor.

Congratulations! That is a huge accomplishment. Why don't you bring in some pizza and throw your own party!

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Specializes in NICU, ER, OR.

Yes, I think you are over reacting.... but- it could be because I'm just like that-- I do not like calling attention to myself for anything, birthdays, nothing like that...

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Specializes in NICU, ER, OR.

Congratulations!!! That's a major accomplishment, be proud!!!

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