I’ve worked in Software Development teams my entire career and I’ve come to realize the spectrum of skill-sets is utterly staggering. Over the years I’ve managed to adapt my in-office behavior to handle utterly incompetent and lazy people.
The way I handle it is to simply cap my anger and frustration, but I find myself going home and venting my anger in the form of complaining to my family and friends, but this is not healthy to me nor my family/friends.
How do I handle personal stress caused by utterly incompetent and lazy co-workers?
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In my younger years, I naively believed incompetent/lazy people didn’t cut it in the software industry for long. I disappointingly found that preferential treatment, nepotism, and just plain self-interest on the part of managers seem to undermine this natural filtering of idiots from the software engineering industry. Thus, it seems I must learn to deal with them.
I have endless patience for people who are junior and ask numerous questions, but I don’t seem to know how to handle stress caused by the utterly incompetent and lazy people that don’t apply themselves.
I found that setting boundaries, focusing on my own work, and speaking up to address any concerns directly with my co-workers helped me navigate through the stress caused by incompetent and lazy colleagues. It’s important to prioritize self-care and not let their behavior affect both your performance and mental well-being.
I found that setting clear boundaries, focusing on my own work, and practicing stress-relieving techniques such as deep breathing and mindfulness helped me navigate personal stress caused by incompetent and lazy co-workers. Remember to prioritize your own mental health above all else.