The problem with perfectionists
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People often brag about being perfectionists – but new research shows people much prefer colleagues with realistic expectations.
Perfectionists await the impossible from themselves or others, put in hours and hours making tweaks invisible to anyone but themselves, then wind up burnt out and exhausted by the end of the week. After all, who wouldn’t want to hire someone who strives for perfection?
The answer may not be a resounding ‘yes’. Increasingly, research suggests that perfectionism isn’t a professional trait you necessarily want to advertise.
