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Many people must have experienced that their work in the office never gets completed. But this is not because they could not complete the task assigned to them, but because they were doing the work of someone else. Although it is everyone’s duty to help their colleagues, but the thing to understand is that there is a difference between helping and being a fool.

We are saying this because while some people really need help, some people remain poor just to reduce their work burden or out of laziness. And science has named this psychological tactic as Weaponized Incompetence. Let us tell you about it in more detail. So that no one in the office can take advantage of you.

What is weaponized incompetence?

psychology today According to the article published on this topic, weaponized incompetence can be called strategic incompetence, i.e. inability shown thoughtfully or deliberately.

This situation occurs when a person intentionally shows his/her inability to do any work or learn any skill. Due to this, his/her share of work goes to others and his/her work load doubles.

Weaponized incompetence is most visible in these two areas.

Weaponized incompetence is most visible in these two areas.

Weaponized incompetence is most visible in two areas. The first is between husband and wife at home, and the second work place But in the group of colleagues. If this situation continues continuously, then gradually one person gets crushed under the pressure of work, while the other person keeps spending time easily without any pressure.

Commonly Used Sentences in Weaponized Incompetence

Commonly Used Sentences in Weaponized Incompetence

cleveland clinic A report tells what kind of sentences people use in weaponized incompetence.

– This is difficult for me. Please help me.
– You’ll be able to do it better than me.
– I will take more time, you are able to finish it quickly.
– I don’t want to be a burden. You do it yourself.
– You never taught me well, so for now you do it.
– I can’t do this, you will have to contribute.
– You didn’t give me correct instructions.
– This is new for me, how can I do it alone.

turn private life into weapons

turn private life into weapons

In some situations, such people use personal things as an excuse. emotional manipulation We do. For example, right now I am going through… I hope for your support. I am not able to take this work load for few months because of my house…etc.

There is no doubt that sometimes challenging times come in everyone’s life, and it is the responsibility of the team to support them at that time. However, people who use weaponized incompetence also exaggerate common events in life so that they can avoid responsibility.

You get blamed for countering

You get blamed for countering

If a person using Weaponized Incompetence is countered, he/she instead puts the blame on the opponent. They present themselves as victims. It is generally seen that in such a situation these people create an image of the other person as a villain.

They try to stress him/her, create a negative environment, target him/her, depression Make serious allegations like sending in. Its purpose is to get people in its support and to make things difficult for the counter so that the truth cannot come out.

What are the effects?

What are the effects?

People around those who are addicted to weaponized incompetence have to go through many things. Some of these are given below.
– Stress doubles.
– Frustration level is quite high.
– Work load doubles.
Emotional manipulation starts affecting mental health.
– The person is filled with negative thoughts.
– The person starts blaming himself.
– Work life balance deteriorates.
– Personal life seems to come to an end.
, Negative impact of stress on physical health Becomes visible.

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