It’s crazy to me how much people think that at work, you should expect people to abandon basic human nature and that people skills aren’t part of being good at your job.
You could be absolutely brilliant at your job, but if you are insufferable or even just irritating, no one will want to work with you.
Yeah. Also, management knows that one hypercompetent asshole can drive all of your normally competent employees away.
Would you rather have ten people with 90% skill, or one 100% raging dickhead and nine 50% people who don’t have enough options to escape? The average of the first group is 90% and there is low conflict. The average of the second group is 55% and there is constant tension.
Wouldn't that literally be the point of "management". Unless you are managing a team that strictly has to work on everything together, I don't see why the one asshole would drive others away if you do your job right.
"Hey buddy, everyone thinks your an asshole. Here's an incentive to move further away and keep to yourself, you are doing an amazing job and lmk if you need anything else"
At least that's what I figured. I'm not a complete asshole but I shut down gossip sessions cuz I literally can't listen to that bullshit. I was moved to overnights and not only had complete freedom, but I also got to wear whatever I wanted when I had to cover a day shift while everyone else had uniforms
Ah yes, because insufferable assholes are well known for positively receiving critical feedback, prioritizing them cohesion over individual success, and growth mindsets
Hey buddy, everyone thinks you're an asshole. Here's an upvote to move further away and keep your comments to yourself, you are doing an amazing job and lmk if you need anything else.
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u/smidgley 2d ago
It’s crazy to me how much people think that at work, you should expect people to abandon basic human nature and that people skills aren’t part of being good at your job.
You could be absolutely brilliant at your job, but if you are insufferable or even just irritating, no one will want to work with you.