There is an opinion that smart people easily build a wonderful career, quickly achieve unprecedented heights and dramatically climb the career ladder. But in fact, even people with a well-developed intellect, excellent education and serious experience can sometimes not find a good and well-paid job. They face injustice at the place of work, and rarely get promoted. Psychologists talked about some of the reasons for this situation.
People prefer to think rather than feel
Smart people usually use only their intelligence, rational thinking and logic. They sometimes do not understand their emotions at all, and they also cannot openly express feelings. This leads to the fact that they cannot build close relationships with colleagues, as well as establish contact with the leadership. Such people should not work directly with clients, as they will not be able to read other people's emotions or fight objections.
High demands are made on them.
A manager hiring an intelligent person has high expectations regarding this specialist. Really serious demands are made on him, since the director expects unsurpassed returns and quick success.
Smart people should be automatically better than other artists. If they develop weaknesses or insecurity in their own abilities, then this leads to disappointment on the part of the director.
They do not realize the value of work
Smart people easily and quickly cope with tasks that seem too difficult and complicated for other professionals. This leads to the fact that they do not realize the value and complexity of the work, and also they do not have the persistence and determination inherent in citizens who are forced to make significant efforts to implement work responsibilities. They do not understand work ethics and do not receive the respect of management.
They cause irritation.
Since the person is smart, he does not tolerate when colleagues are mistaken. Therefore, such people often correct employees during a conversation, interrupt at meetings, or even despise other people who do not have too developed intellect.
Such actions are offensive, therefore, do not contribute to improving relations between members of the same team.
They are aware of their imperfection.
An intelligent person understands perfectly well that he does not know all the information in the world, therefore he considers himself mediocre and not far-sighted. He is constantly engaged in self-development and self-education, but at the same time causes discontent among more stupid individuals who value themselves for supposedly good education and work experience.
Therefore, smart people in most cases are not ambitious, and also do not require management to constantly increase and rewards for achievements. They realize that you can do the job even faster and better. Therefore, they often underestimate their own work, which leads to neglect by the leadership.
Conclusion
The life of smart people is not always easy and simple. They face various difficulties and problems due to the development of their intelligence. Not always can they count on good work and high salaries.