Ignore hateful co-workers or keep trying?

I'm right there with you... I'm totally marginalized in my new job (am I still considered new after 8 months?)... it's depressing because you have spend at least 40 hours of your life with these people, probably more than you spend with people you actually care about. I've been in many better situations, so I know that having a few good friends at work can make all the difference. When you feel like no matter what you do, people will not disrespect you, it's like running on ice... the whole thing just feels so futile. The worst part in my case is that I think I'm making it worse by trying too hard... I look desperate and/or crazy and that can't help me in the respect department. My only advice to you is to avoid that -- don't try too hard, but remain amicable. I have faith that they'll get used to having you around in the long run. Time really does make things better. If I were you, I'd ignore the people who tell you to quit your job because you feel marginalized, unless of course (as some have mentioned) your boss is also marginalizing you. You never know -- you might just be going from the frying pan into the fire.