The thought of being overqualified destroys your career

The thought of being overqualified destroys your career

Look good before you destroy yourself. If you're feeling like you're starting to develop faster than your current position, you probably should look at your behavior more carefully. Researchers at the Florida Atlantic University's College of Business found that people who think they're overqualified for their work [...]

If you're feeling like you're starting to develop faster than your current position, you probably should look at your behavior more carefully.

Researchers in Florida Atlantic University University College of Business found that people who think they are overqualified for their work often feel dissatisfied with their work and place within the organization. This leads to mental frustration, which in return makes them behave badly.

“We try to work and expect rewards in return, as career opportunities and respect. And for an overqualified employee, that expectations have been violated, explained FAU management professor Michael Harari in a review of studies.

This is a stressful experience for employees, which leads to poor psychological well-being, such as negative emotions and psychological strains.

If you feel stressed and worthless, you will likely act and treat others badly.

Researchers found that employees who think they're overqualified are engaged in abnormal behavior like that. Early work, late arrival, harassment, even theft. Basically, if there are ways to make things work less efficient at the office, those who think they're overqualified can do those things very well.

Now, not everyone who thinks they should get a promotion should act that way. Researchers noted that the youngest employees, the most educated, were the ones who reported higher levels of perceived qualifications.

Remember: If you are feeling stuck, consider what you need to achieve your goals. Don't take him out to other people.

 

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