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.
Came across this dumb article. “Oh, it’s not them it’s you.” Not always! I currently work with a group of losers who are indeed, uneducated, ignorant, and on a whole different mental level than me. They are intimidated by me because I can actually speak coherently, have great ideas, and perform well. I’ve had quite a few jobs in my life and always get along with my co-workers because I’m an easy going person. Anyway, after a few “bullying” incidents I went to my boss and he backed them up. I plan on leaving this job ASAP whether I have something else lined up or not. This job has raised my stress and anxiety levels extremely high.
Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. I can appreciate a disagreement. I’m not too thrilled with the “dumb” characterization though. It’s not clear to me how a disagreement on perspective is an indication of intelligence for either of us.
I agree that some situations truly are toxic. In the post, I’m suggesting that the first place to look is at your perspective. I’m not suggesting or implying that your perspective is always the problem. Sometimes, it really is other people and you should look for a way to get out of the environment.
It sounds like leaving that environment is the right thing for you to do.
I wish you success in whatever you choose to do.