To quote two:
“If your workplace is dominated by extroverts who criticize those who prefer to work alone — or skip after-work cocktails — as “not team players,” it may inadvertently alienate gifted people.”
“there is no difference in conforming responses given to high- and low-pressure levels by introverts.”
It feels like they described #autistic me. Then again, I'm an #INFP ( / #Introvert) type of autistic, so it fits.
In addition, I experienced that “not team players” from some managers from a certain company years ago. I don't join after-work cocktails, or any party, and was branded as “not a team player” by some of those in position. I was actually very glad I did not because I later found out they force people to drink, and I can't because I have #gout (other than the fact, you can't make me drink if I don't want to).
Anyway. What about you, my fellow #ActuallyAutistics? Or, are you an extrovert autistic yet still find similarities from the article and studies mentioned in it?
In another life, I was a prep school librarian, a cataloger for the largest library in the world, and a freelance web designer. I had a brief stint as a semi-pro photographer but quickly realized that I'd rather photograph trees than humans. #introvert
My name is Thomas, but some folks call me Gull. I'm in my early thirties, and I live in #Canada , in the #Vancouver area. I'm a major #introvert , and I prefer to keep my life simple, with #minimalism and #anticonsumerism in mind.
I post nice photos or random thoughts. I boost important, interesting, or funny things.
I saw this yesterday & laughed & laughed.. technically am an #extrovert but literally every friend I’ve ever had was an #introvert 🤔🖤🖤 Introverts are the best
Jeg var over 30 år før jeg lærte at det var noe som het introvert og hva det innebar og at det var meg og jeg ikke var alene. Det var ekstremt befriende, å kunne sette ord på ting.
Spol frem et par år, og i samtaler med min da nye sjef er jeg helt åpen om hva jeg er og hvordan det påvirker min interaksjon med verden. Han er ekstrovert, men også svært sympatisk og forståelsesfull og gir meg det jeg trenger.
Was just thinking about this saying as the Seattle Pride Parade is going on here.
I don't like crowds, i'm friendly but introverted and i have an actual anxiety disorder. I refrain from such things, they are overwhelming and not my idea of fun.
However...
If i could be assured that wild horses or even domesticated horses would be there, and i could photograph them with my Nikon, and if they were tame, pet them and maybe give them a carrot...
That could sway my decision.
So apparently in this case, that saying does not apply. Wild horses could actually drag me to a large gathering i didn't want to otherwise go to. :)