Out of their depth?

Old Sep 22nd 2012, 4:18 pm
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Originally Posted by kittycat1
What percentage of people here do you think are way out of their depth job wise?
among swimming instructors, I would hope that percentage is zero.
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Old Sep 22nd 2012, 4:21 pm
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Originally Posted by bananantoast
That's true, but also there are some I've come across who are employed for their paper qualifications but have zero people skills or any clue on how to manage.
My work/job motto has always been 'never ask someone to do a job that you couldn't or know how to do'
This is certainly true for IT staff from a certain populous country not terribly far away. I've interviewed people with multiple Phd's in very relevant fields who I wouldn't even trust to make my tea. It does make you wonder how much worth a uni degree is these days..
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Old Sep 22nd 2012, 4:23 pm
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if people who are challenging themselves professionally believe they are out of their depth, as long as it means they try harder that can be a good thing, no?

Geez I always feel like I'm blagging my way through work but i must be doing something right as my superiors and colleagues think I'm doing a good job.
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Old Sep 22nd 2012, 4:28 pm
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Originally Posted by Theseus
if people who are challenging themselves professionally believe they are out of their depth, as long as it means they try harder that can be a good thing, no?

Geez I always feel like I'm blagging my way through work but i must be doing something right as my superiors and colleagues think I'm doing a good job.
of course that's different. how would you ever learn new stuff and climb the ladder if you always knew what you were doing?

i find that when i get to the stage where i can do a job blindfolded and have no stress situations where i haven't a clue how to resolve then it's time to move on...
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Old Sep 22nd 2012, 4:32 pm
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Originally Posted by norsk
of course that's different. how would you ever learn new stuff and climb the ladder if you always knew what you were doing?

i find that when i get to the stage where i can do a job blindfolded and have no stress situations where i haven't a clue how to resolve then it's time to move on...
Yep I agree with that. That's why i ended up here!
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Old Sep 23rd 2012, 8:50 am
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Default Re: Out of their depth?

Originally Posted by Millhouse
among swimming instructors, I would hope that percentage is zero.
Surely they are the only ones who can be out of their depth safely???

The driving instructors are clearly wayyyy out of their depth.
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