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  🧩 Working with Inept Coworkers: Surviving the Struggle Without Losing Your Sanity Let’s be honest: not every workplace is a dream team. Sometimes, you find yourself surrounded by colleagues who seem to lack basic competence, initiative, or even the courtesy to pull their weight. You’re not alone—and you’re not crazy for feeling frustrated. 😤 The Reality of Workplace Ineptitude Whether it's the coworker who misses every deadline, the one who can't follow simple instructions, or the serial meeting hijacker who contributes nothing but confusion, dealing with incompetence is exhausting. It slows down progress, creates unnecessary stress, and often leaves the most capable people picking up the slack. But here's the kicker: you still have to work with them. 🛠️ What You Can (and Can’t) Control You can’t fire them. You can’t fix them. You can’t scream into the void (well, you can, but it won’t help). What you can do is shift your approach: Set boundaries : Don’t let their chao...