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03-22-2024, 08:31 PM
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How do you handle stupid questions from co-workers?

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03-22-2024, 08:36 PM
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03-23-2024, 12:15 PM
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I deal with this as part of my job now. I try to answer and educate them, if its full retard and been more than once I usually tell them Ill get back to them.
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03-23-2024, 12:19 PM
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If it’s a work from home meeting type thing, you say something like this “thats a good question, and we can circle back to it offline.” Then proceed to never circle back to it or respond to an email about it.
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03-23-2024, 12:25 PM
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That's my Job!!!!

I answer stupid questions for people that SHOULD know the answer.

I spend a lot of my time answering questions for Gen X'ers that have all the info they need to answer the question. I have found Gen X SO BAD at critical thinking they can't come inside when it rains unless somebody like me tells them.
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03-23-2024, 12:34 PM
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The first thing I try to do is get over myself and stop pretending I am better than anyone.

Then I answer their question to the best of my ability or direct them to someone who can do better than me.

Usually pretty effective.
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03-23-2024, 12:42 PM
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Keep em coming

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03-24-2024, 03:58 PM
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change the subject/topic
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03-24-2024, 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted By Saddleshoes⏩
That's my Job!!!!

I answer stupid questions for people that SHOULD know the answer.

I spend a lot of my time answering questions for Gen X'ers that have all the info they need to answer the question. I have found Gen X SO BAD at critical thinking they can't come inside when it rains unless somebody like me tells them.
I assume you meant Gen Z.
Because then what you said would actually make sense.
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03-24-2024, 09:50 PM
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03-24-2024, 09:51 PM
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Just answer bluntly and directly. Don't taunt them about it. Use this as an opportunity to practice communication and teaching.
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