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Re:Help, I'm Too Smart For My Job by klt0825 on Sunday August 25, 2013 @03:14PM (#6273260)
I couldn't agree with you more. I actually said this at my last job interview when asked why I was leaving. I've learned more in the last 6 months being surrounded by much smarter people than the 6 years of being "the smart one".

I won't lie though, the ego-hit of being "the dumb one" when surrounded by truly brilliant people is hard - 100% worth it - but hard.

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Re:Help, I'm Too Smart For My Job by kenshiro_o on Sunday August 25, 2013 @03:19PM (#6273289)
That's why I believe one should always try to minimize his ego and embrace the kind of humility a curious kid has.

I know that I am good at what I do but I keep being curious and waiting to be told "You're wrong. this is the better way of doing it". That's definitely worth multiple cuts to your ego.

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