If everyone that you work with is an idiot, I have a suggestion for you:
Check your attitude.
Or, as I heard a speaker say one time, “Give your head a shake.”
In Winning with People
We all have days when we struggle in our communication and relationship with others. I have them, my friends and colleagues have them, and I’m pretty sure that you have them too.
It doesn’t happen often, but I do have days when nearly everyone around me is an “idiot.” On those days, virtually everyone frustrates me, and, if I am honest, I find that I am the real problem. I am tired, hungry, distracted, or stressed. Something is usually going on in my life that reduces my ability to interact calmly, sanely, and professionally. On those days, I am Bob.
So, when you have a day where everyone is an “idiot,” I suggest that you check your attitude and “give your head a shake.” Step back, figure out what is really bothering you, and deal with that. When you do, other people will cease to be “idiots.”
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But what if everyone you work with is ACTUALLY an idiot, and you have no idea how they’re even qualified to do their job.
I guess I don’t really know how to answer. Personally, if I can’t find anything positive to say about the people around me, I first check my own perspective like I said in the post. I have yet to be in a situation where truly everyone was a problem for me. Individuals, yes. Everyone, no. I guess if I found myself in that situation, I would start looking for a new environment.