There was a study that sort-of proved that "incompetence doesn't recognize competence" thing.
I just think you're freakin' out 'cause you have to fight someone prettier than you.
Dawn ,'The Killer In Me'
Natter 67: Overriding Vetoes
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Zenkitty - Oct 18, 2010 8:48:51 am PDT #330 of 30001
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
brenda m - Oct 18, 2010 8:56:19 am PDT #331 of 30001
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Once an incompetent person gets into a position where they hire other people, they will tend to hire other incompetent people, since they are unable to recognize competency. Once a cluster of incompetent people gets large enough, they will drive away all the competent people and spread through the organization like a cancer.
And relatedly, there is a theory that "A players" tend to hire and nurture other A players, while B players will hire C players since they are less confident in their own standing and will not want to bring on anyone likely to outshine them.
tommyrot - Oct 18, 2010 8:58:34 am PDT #332 of 30001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Yeah, possibly us humans are just too stupid and incompetent to survive.
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Did you know hairless cats live on Mars?
Lee - Oct 18, 2010 9:01:02 am PDT #333 of 30001
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
Yes, Perkins, be less stupid than me and don't dial in to work. Dammit. But I have a theoretical go live today that I must be braced for.
I'm not actually allowed to even check in with work, because this is associated with my cancer, so it's leave, and not a sick day.
They still pay me, whichever it is, but this way I can't do anything even if I feel up to helping out a little.
Sophia Brooks - Oct 18, 2010 9:02:31 am PDT #334 of 30001
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
The thing I do not understand is why people are so incompetent!
DavidS - Oct 18, 2010 9:05:43 am PDT #335 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
The thing I do not understand is why people are so incompetent!
Two answers: 1) stupidity; 2) poor training.
That's my guess anyway.
ChiKat - Oct 18, 2010 9:08:04 am PDT #336 of 30001
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?
Add in laziness and/or lack of caring.
Sophia Brooks - Oct 18, 2010 9:10:24 am PDT #337 of 30001
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
The other thing is that until I interact with other people, I think I am totally incompetent. Then I see what they are doing!
lisah - Oct 18, 2010 9:10:58 am PDT #338 of 30001
Punishingly Intricate
I've been remarkably lucky with bosses, I think. At least the ones I report to directly.
Just don't start lying to people (above or below you in the chain) to (try to) make yourself look better.
I really do not like lying so that shouldn't be a problem.
§ ita § - Oct 18, 2010 9:15:52 am PDT #339 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I have tried Botox, tommy. It worked, in that it took away many of the facial expressions I used to teach krav, but I don't know that it clearly removed pain.
I think tessera from way back when had it done and it worked for her. Not suire if she's still on it.