> "...someone who does but is not equipped to achieve the task at hand." "Fake it until you make it" is the war cry of the newly graduated. Who are we talking

> "...someone who does but is not equipped to achieve the task at hand." "Fake it until you make it" is the war cry of the newly graduated. Who are we talking about here? If someone is faking it, and not making it, then there will be negative outcomes causing the company or customers/clients money. And lost money (or time) does have consequences. > "I'm not in a management position, I can't 'just fire them'." It's times like this when you need to be clear about what your role is. What are your tasks and objectives? Don't let others distract you from what you need to do. If your work is effected leading you to negative outcomes then you are obligated to inform your manager. It's their job to make the hard decisions and support you. Then it's just a matter of keeping at your work and waiting until those negative outcomes do their work. Either the incompetent co-workers will be let go, or you will discover your manager is not supportive of your needs and you should consider leaving for a better company or group (if your company is large enough). Sometimes those negative outcomes don't ever materialize and then you realize it's just your misperceptions. Otherwise, this is it. You've made the big time. All that negative crap is _part_ of the job at the nexus of your own skill, experience, company, economy, etc. You have a J-O-B that someone gives you money for. Keep at it. Go home. Rinse. Repeat.