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Is it really the responsibility of the high performer in any field of work, to help others catch up?

Would it be your responsibility?

I guess because there have been too many times when people tried to take credits for my work, I learnt to hold back a little bit and not be too quick to help them succeed. And not invest as much as I know I can in their betterment. I also feel very bitter about ethical conflicts. I don't want to be stuck dealing with what I think are the basics and ''arguing" for them. It takes away from my efficiency. I do enjoy sharing great outcomes with my coworkers and succeeding. I don't enjoy arriving there by means of stressful communication and clashes.
I interfere when their failure leads to harm for other people. And I guess I just dictate what should be done, to buy time, which doesn't change matters long term. Without conviction, things are bound to return to how they used to be as soon as I turn away. Definitely not the pro-social type even if I do have my charms and I am liked by many. I am the sort of person who functions best alone but that can be counterproductive. I want by large to have better lives, not just myself.
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theweekdy · 22-25, M
Mannnn I got a story for you. When I first came here I was one of the oldest but I knew nothing. I wasn’t good at the language so there was a huge barrier too. Everyone else was ahead and since we were graded as a group my low rank dragged everyone down. Everyone was frustrated including myself but I didn’t really get the luxury to express it because I was the problem. One of our teachers told us "You're only as strong as your weakest member." After that my group started helping me and by the next evaluation we did way better.

I get both sides of your argument cuz it’s not a great feeling for others to be taking credit of your work but unfortunately I’ve also been in the other position. Sooooo my point is if you help someone else it’ll be less of a headache, teaching helps refine your own skills, less pressure on you since everyone is at the same level and the whole team gets stronger