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The problem is high performers using their performance to justify abusive behavior, either implicitly or explicitly. A 10x engineer who is also an asshole (or a
by banannaise 5y ago
The problem is high performers using their performance to justify abusive behavior, either implicitly or explicitly. A 10x engineer who is also an asshole (or a predator) can easily do enough damage to counteract all of his productivity.
- heurisko 5y agoIf an abuser is using their performance as an excuse to target others, then they aren't enabling a meritocracy, they're acting as a detriment to it. The idea of a meritocracy itself, is not inherently dehumanising, which was the point that the comment made.
- sprash 5y agoSome high performers deliberately behave like assholes just to make a point that they are so skilled that people respect them despite their behaviors. It's a psychological thing. But I disagree that is does any damage. Everybody with minor social skills will figure out pretty quickly what kind of game is being played.