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IME, even the word “perfectionism” is weaponized against us who actually mind risks, results and sustainability of work, beyond of just doing it for the sake of
by pilgrim0 2y ago
IME, even the word “perfectionism” is weaponized against us who actually mind risks, results and sustainability of work, beyond of just doing it for the sake of completion and compensation, like the other group. Why is it safe to “denounce” perfectionism in the workplace while the opposite, of calling out a shitty job, is seen as offensive and of bad taste? “Perfectionism” has become shield and shelter for the lazy and mediocre.
- Vinnl 2y agoEither label needn't be used: if someone thinks the effort isn't worth it, you can have a discussion on what risks will or won't actually play out in practice without having to label anyone anything.
- pilgrim0 2y agoExactly. But for the managers who don’t have skin in the game and only care about cost and deadlines, once someone denounce your diligence efforts as perfectionism they will be biased against your steering proposals. That’s the real problem, specially in tech, where explaining trade offs to outsiders is not always trivial to do without much oversimplification. I’ve been in meetings where even attempting to have a high-level discussion over an unrealistic scope was taken as unnecessary problematization. Let alone the fact that cutting corners and costs is generally mindlessly rewarded due to lack of vision and an absolutism towards short term gains.
- citizen_friend 2y agoBecause in work places they are trying to make money. We want the most impact for the least effort. There is absolutely a place for the kind of craftsmenship your are describing, but if you don’t understand the incentives of your workplace you are in for heartache.