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SomewhatIntriguing t1_itrrv8m wrote

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[deleted] t1_itssu04 wrote

Honestly most specialized people are usually shit at other “normal” stuff. I work with Doctors, Engineers, Lawyers, and other specialized professionals who are all really good at what they do.

Most of them struggle with basic things that us normies must know.

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upbeat_controller t1_itt0dzu wrote

Eh in my experience engineers seem to be pretty good at figuring the basic stuff out. Doctors? Not a chance lol

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[deleted] t1_itt0nan wrote

Engineers often think they know how everything works because they design one product in a sea of billions.

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upbeat_controller t1_ittnetg wrote

That’s why I said basic lol. Anything complicated they will attack with unwavering confidence and fuck it up in ways you didn’t even know were possible lol

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SomewhatIntriguing t1_itvpo0h wrote

They also seem to be terrible with money. They're overconfident with investing and many of these professionals end up losing their shirts.

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