3 ms·
I liked that model a lot, but it made me a bit sad too. All my life I was bad at being a loser, somehow I never really felt I fit in. I thought this was becaus
by k__ 7mo ago
I liked that model a lot, but it made me a bit sad too.
All my life I was bad at being a loser, somehow I never really felt I fit in. I thought this was because of psychopathic tendencies or something. However, after reading this I realized there was another option and I was just clueless.
- OgsyedIE 7mo agoGive the Melting Asphalt blog a try, it's a solid resource on those two tiers. Suggested starter essay: https://meltingasphalt.com/personality-the-body-in-society/ https://meltingasphalt.com/personality-the-body-in-society/
- baggachipz 7mo agoI've always been a clued-in loser because I lack the sociopathy to get promoted :(
- Arubis 7mo agoIt is perhaps crucial to note that Venkat Rao, the author, himself found an escape from the system under study here; he’s been consulting or otherwise feral for about 15 years.
- k__ 7mo agoI'm consulting or otherwise feral for about 12 years. Didn't make me less clueless, I think...
- lukas099 7mo agoBeing clueless can be admirable, I think. These are the people you work with who put in the work even when it won't lead to a fatter paycheck for themselves. The essay makes them out to all be useless middle managers, but the actual top contributers to a team also fit most closely with this category.