Work and Embarrassing: Dunning-Kruger effect - FML

Dunning-Kruger effect

By Anonymous - 09/02/2023 16:00

Today, I tried to impress my boss with my knowledge of a subject and ended up sounding like a complete idiot. FML

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RichardPencil 30

Thursday 9 February 2023 16:11

Sometimes Impostor Syndrome is not just a syndrome.

Chazzster 29

Thursday 9 February 2023 21:35

Risky move unless boss asks a specific question. Most managers don’t have the time or patience to listen to a long dissertation. And that’s assuming you know what you are talking about…

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RichardPencil 30

Thursday 9 February 2023 16:11

Sometimes Impostor Syndrome is not just a syndrome.

Chazzster 29

Thursday 9 February 2023 21:35

Risky move unless boss asks a specific question. Most managers don’t have the time or patience to listen to a long dissertation. And that’s assuming you know what you are talking about…

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