Re: Momentary Diversion

From: Richard Heathfield (dontmail_at_address.co.uk.invalid)
Date: 08/29/03 

Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2003 21:22:10 +0000 (UTC)

FatCat wrote:

> OK. Let's take a look at demonstrated interpersonal skills:
>
> hmmmm...
>
> apparently bad interpersonal skills
> hostile
> can't accept criticism
> disrespectful of most persons
> extreme egocentricity
> misplaced delusions of grandeur
> inability to discern inappropriate behavior
> unwilling to modify hostility
> reluctance to acknowledge accomplishments of others
> not a team player
> unable to accept consequences of personal behavior
> inclined towards personal atttacks
> demonstrated willingness to slander respected figures in public
> demonstrated willingness to slander employer in public
> demonstrated willingness to slander anyone in public
> unwilling to look past own accomplishments
> no concept of group dynamic
> will reveal confidential information for personal amusement/gain
> indications of a very high-maintenance emplyee
> track record of choosing hostility over tranquility
> probably very disruptive to a calm, respectful group
> inappropriate comments made frequently
> will not hesitate to engage in disquieting activity
> will need to give supervisor a huge increase to retain
> will need to give co-workers a huge increase to retain
> likely to excuse any behavior that benefits personal agenda

There /is/ a job for which all the above are advantages rather than
disadvantages: Prime Minister (or President, or insert your own country's
equivalent here). 

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