How do y’all deal with people at work who are stuck on stupid? Like they have no idea what they’re talking about and they REFUSE to learn. It’s like they have a god complex or something even with proof, maybe bc of their tenure at the company? Even if there’s valid data backing up that they’re wrong. Maybe it’s bc I’m a type 8 enneagram, but it frustrates the hell out of me!
So any advice would be lovely :)

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I haven’t really figured this piece out myself—besides going around them and working with someone else, but that can cause more issues. 🫠

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Those are the same people voting btw...

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Sadly, almost anywhere you go you're going to come across dense people like that. Sometimes it's your coworkers that are stupid, and sometimes it's your clients. I've found that this happens to me a lot less now that I'm a consultant since I have a bit more autonomy as to who I work with

You need to have the patience of a saint to deal with people like that in order to minimize their impact on your mood and performance. You can't change their intelligence or attitude but you CAN change your reaction to it. Mindfulness and meditation practices can help build up your tolerance to the BS.

This is helpful. Makes my eye twitch a little bit but it’s helpful, thank you

Culture and average intelligence varies quite a bit from workplace to workplace. I've been at my current job for a couple years now and I've had way less instances of frustrating people that seem to be lacking brain cells.

I suggest vodka. Narcissists will always be narcissists, there will never be any getting through to them. All you can do is work around them the best you can. And vodka.

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