• EelBolshevikism [none/use name]@hexbear.net
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    4 months ago

    truly smart people don’t have to tell others they’re smart

    There are situations where this isn’t true, especially if you’re neurodivergent or something where people just assume you’re stupid

    Edit: also the phrase de-normalizes being confident in yourself which seems unhealthy

    • Gaia [She/Her]@lemmygrad.ml
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      4 months ago

      Def happens all the time with my interviews. The IT world in my area is filled with people who think I joined the field for the meme, or because I just looked up a list of good-paying jobs

    • squidlar [it/its]@hexbear.net
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      4 months ago

      yes & no. if someone assumes you’re a dumbass, saying “I am very intelligent actually” is unlikely to help.

      But you shouldn’t be afraid to prove it.