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The dumbest person in the room

Daily writing prompt
What personality trait in people raises a red flag with you?

It’s interesting, reading the various responses, how everyone seems to have that one thing that comes to mind. I guess that’s what makes us individuals.

For me, there’s always been one theme for as long as I can remember, that blows my mind, when it comes to people and that’s people who are too sure of themselves. And think of this in terms of employment, people you work with.

It always amazes me and not in a good way, when someone new starts at your work and they act like they already know everything. In my line of work, which was nursing, nothing terrifies me more.

You’re going to ride the coat tails of pretending you know everything only for so long and then it will catch up with you. I hope.

When I start a new job, I’m the dumbest person in the room. And I’ll stay the dumbest person in the room for months potentially. Acting like I know something I don’t makes me very uncomfortable and I won’t do it.

This is not to be confused with confidence. Confidence is a good thing, I’ve been told I’m very confident and I’m okay with that. But when I’m starting a new job, I’ll be asking six million questions and writing stuff down so I remember. These people, I don’t know how they do it. They barely ask questions, seeming to already know it all.

What’s even worse is when people are fooled by them and then go to them with concerns or questions. I’ve seen this time and time again. I stand back in awe. Like weren’t you here two days ago when this person had their very first day at this job? Now you’re asking them their opinion? Ughhh…frightening.

Red flags in terms of personal relationships? We don’t have enough time for that.

But I will quickly say, only because I just saw this scrolling on Facebook and it icked me out, women who are so thrilled to have found a man, annoy the crap out of me. Particularly 35+ women. Particularly have found a new relationship women.

Like big effing deal. You found a man. You have a “hubby”, like nobody cares. They act like it’s some kind of prize. Wow, a man wanted you, yeah that’s really something to post about every single day.

Is finding someone to spend every single day of your life with until you die, the end goal? Have you failed if you don’t or didn’t? I say no. I don’t think you’ve hit the jackpot because you found your second or third chance at “love”. So dumb.

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So I’m at work and a coworker comes and sits down across from me, says don’t move and sketches this in a matter of ten seconds. I’m amazed by creativity.

15 responses to “The dumbest person in the room”

  1. I like the sketch. and yes, I agree. people who act as if they know everything are obviously covering up their insecurities with their attitude. it never helps.

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  2. Not all who wander are lost Avatar
    Not all who wander are lost

    Amen!!

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    1. Got a little angsty towards the end lol 😝

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  3. Great thoughts. I agree when they come in knowing everything it’s a red flag 🚩 major. And then often end up being the one who either quits or is just bad at the job.
    For relationships, yes very true. Some people are defined by their relationships and have to spend every moment “my husband did this and that for me” ok great. As you said it doesn’t define you or how well you’ve done in life.

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    1. Thanks Laura!

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  4. Michael Williams Avatar
    Michael Williams

    loved reading this post CJ. i also like your strategy about being the dumbest person in the room when you start something new. i think it’s very practical. Mike

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    1. Thank you so much!

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  5. This is one of the first things I say to new people! “Ask questions!” I always tell them how long I’ve been there and that I ask questions almost every day still, that it’s a collaborate environment and shows one cares. Now, what I’m doing doesn’t matter nearly as much, but I agree, it’s a disposition.

    Interesting thoughts too, re finding a guy. I see it as being stunted at high school level, but many people are. There’s a Chekov story, can’t remember the name, but the gist of it is a figure who continually morphs into whatever her partners or husbands are, dramatically changing political ideologies, etc. No core. I feel sorry for that kind of person, and also dislike being a friend of this kind of person, because they’ll drop or neglect or betray one in a heartbeat if something conflicts with their new beau.

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    1. So true!! I had a friend like this…everything her bf was, she became…super boring 😩 and also makes you wonder about the core of a person, as you said. Sorry for hijacking the comment! Lol 😆

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      1. That’s true too, re becoming boring! I remember the last time it happened thinking that this friend would soon have a smaller life. I think it’s what she wanted, but still stung and gave me pause.

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      2. That’s sooo weird lol

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    2. Yessss Stephanie, all of that! Like a partner is not some kind of prize omg

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  6. It takes a bit for us to settle into a new job. I like the sketch.

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    1. Thanks, yes he’s talented!

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