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One4VT
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One4VT

Its like being a Lion...

That has to recognize that a pack of mangy dogs is circling .
Posted: 04/26/2022 at 12:31 PM ET
(In response to this post by WestyHokie)

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How do you deal with stupid people at work?
One4VT • 04/26/22 11:47 AM ET
Come to TSL Lounge to hang with the smartest of people. **
HokieGator • 04/26/22 03:58 PM ET
If you can't beat them, join them**
Hokie Chris • 04/26/22 03:54 PM ET
Drink heavily **
HokieJamie • 04/26/22 02:06 PM ET
I believe this guy has some solid management tips (link)**
mancunian • 04/26/22 01:56 PM ET
Either give them a beer or a water and tell them to STFU... lol**
Brewing_Hokie • 04/26/22 01:54 PM ET
Do not delegate ANY tasks to them. Speak to them as little as .....
VToncologyNurse • 04/26/22 01:44 PM ET
BTW, there is a big difference between not knowing and really being stupid.**
VToncologyNurse • 04/26/22 01:49 PM ET
Could stupid behavior from otherwise capable parties
One4VT • 04/26/22 02:18 PM ET
Not knowing is what orientation/precepting/education is intended to solve.**
VToncologyNurse • 04/26/22 01:50 PM ET
I always use the 7 rule. You say it once they will ignore you and not
jdkhokie • 04/26/22 01:35 PM ET
I spit in their general direction**
great2bahokie • 04/26/22 01:33 PM ET
They are generally afraid of me, so I don't have too many issues**
MrBayAreaHokie • 04/26/22 01:30 PM ET
Doxx them on the lounge**
OXVT • 04/26/22 01:15 PM ET
Sort of depends how many times they've been stupid to me
6thStreetHokie • 04/26/22 01:01 PM ET
Hand them a sign.**
Major Kong • 04/26/22 12:59 PM ET
Assign them the TPS reports**
statmanfromHCyrs • 04/26/22 12:58 PM ET
Retire**
Burke Hokie • 04/26/22 12:56 PM ET
Aye, especially when those stupid people are higher ups.**
`lag • 04/26/22 01:41 PM ET
PC load letter revival**
MEHOKIE • 04/26/22 12:53 PM ET
Flaming poop on the porch...**
UTPr0sim • 04/26/22 12:49 PM ET
This has become a huge issue as I get close to retirement
WestyHokie • 04/26/22 12:22 PM ET
Its like being a Lion... ◄
One4VT • 04/26/22 12:31 PM ET
You'd have to ask my boss.
MP4VT2004 • 04/26/22 12:20 PM ET
Blanket Party**
FfxStationHokie • 04/26/22 12:12 PM ET
Leave and start your own business **
Hokie 4 MG • 04/26/22 12:11 PM ET
In my experience, that doesn't help. LOL.**
reestuart • 04/26/22 01:18 PM ET
^my biggest fear lol**
Brewing_Hokie • 04/26/22 01:55 PM ET
Now I just have people tell me Im stupid all day long
Hokie 4 MG • 04/26/22 01:47 PM ET
LOL!!! Isn't that the truth!!! **
reestuart • 04/26/22 04:26 PM ET
Re: How do you deal with stupid people at work?
psychobilly • 04/26/22 12:11 PM ET
Threaten bodily harm to the lower extremities **
Brown Water • 04/26/22 12:11 PM ET
So what would you say that it is, that ya do around here?**
bigbadbird • 04/26/22 11:54 AM ET