He is a smart student from Stanford University but he cant even do his job properly : Whisprr

He is a smart student from Stanford University but he cant even do his job properly

sunshine

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There is a young man working with me at a restaurant, but he can't do his job at all. He is majoring in Physics at Stanford University, and he is pretty smart, and such a hard worker. He is also trying his best to get along with his workmates, and he is such a good person, but he is useless when it comes to working.

He often forgets what I asked him to do. If I say, "Wipe the table after you take the order, please,” he takes the order, but forgets to wipe the table. He is highly motivated, so he challenges himself to do all kinds of things. But he starts doing something else before he finishes the job he was started, so the other staff members often have to cover up his unfinished jobs. On top of that, he doesn't know how to prioritize. For example, he cleans up the floor first instead of carrying the meals to the customer. Do you guys have anyone like this in your workplaces? If you do, how do you deal with them?

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princess

Well, I know people like him. Getting good scores on exams doesn't mean he can do his job.

Tripper

Absolutely! I know exactly the type of person your talking about. In my experience you either have book smarts (so you can write a physics exam) or street smarts (you can have a job and remember what needs to be done) it's rare you see both in the same person. Although it does happen.

Chanel

He may get better in time, sometimes it takes a while to catch on. He may be smart in school, but that doesn't mean he knows anything about the real world.

Goce

i dont have anyone in my workplace :D

Alice

It is best to be frank and confront him without any hostility. Just act friendly, tell him that you only have best intentions in mind and you hope that he will take your criticism constructively.

RuffRuff

Usually the smart guys have no common sense.

samson

Maybe you could make him a checklist or something. Kind of like "first take care of tables, then do sidework". You never know what he may have on his mind that is distracting him so be kind. If he is studying metaphysics, I would say all his brainpower goes to that haha

Marina

No I have no one like that sadness because good or bad I am forever alone.

tinkytoo

Unemployed at the moment, but I think there are a few knuckleheads at any job. Booksmarts unfortunately don't always translate to common sense.

who

Of course,maybe he just like to do it his way...best not to deal with those people at work if you dont have to...

Ella

You just have to be diplomatic

sunshine

Thank you for your advice. I think his biggest problem is that he can't prioritize things. He comes up with various ideas so quickly that he can’t manage them all at once. We can't leave him memos because he works as a waiter in the restaurant, so there’s really nowhere to leave them.

Zimy

I have a colleagues like you. Who is very much confused all the times. I all always take extra causes against his works. Before i give any work to him, i think 100 times whether he can do it accurately or not. And time to time i give him all instruction to perform the work accurately.

Jessie

Is he a gemini? If so he's like me and gets bored of tasks quickly. But I'm only like that at home! A checklist of priorities might him "get it".

Wasp

Some people are just not meant to certain jobs. I know lot of people, smart people, people who have vast theoretical knowledge (like this guy in physics) or artists. WHo just dont ahve a sense to every day life logic. Live with it. Help him, rather then judge him.

Meow

Tell him the truth, and hopefully he'll learn. Many intelligent people I know have barely worked a day in their lives.

pony

I agree with Tripper. I consider myself book smart but not street smart. Especially when I do not desire to work at the place that I am working. I would say tell him what he's doing wrong and how he can improve himself.

Kiko

Well, he may be smart on some subjects, but not the other. I think you should talk to him. Be firm, but not too firm. Say something like, "listen, You're a great person and all and blah blah blah, but you're messing up even the simplest tasks around here. You need to blah blah blah or else you'll have to get fired or something like that"

Leon

Yeah I worked with a guy like this when I was in college. I think the issue was that he was always thinking about school stuff and he really didn't care at all about the job, he was just trying to make money. If you just talk to him and sympathize he might make sure to work harder at least around you.

Vera

I have to say that priority in your restaurant have to be costumers. So, if I were you, I would have hired him.

Dingbat

Just because he goes to a good university doesn't mean he's had a job like yours before. You need to teach him! The good news is, he's smart enough that he will likely learn soon.

Dingbat

And it sounds like "he can't do his job at all" is a little harsh. You say yourself he's a hard worker and tries to get along with others.

sunshine

Thank you everyone. I have a younger brother (high school student), and he is like the Stanford boy. He forgets to buy what he's supposed to buy when he is asked to go shopping, and he buys other things... The difference between the Stanford boy and my brother is that my brother is not smart like the Stanford boy. I'm so worried about him, and his future.

Ismael

Sounds like you need to sit him down and have a talk with him. If he is a good in school he must have some ability to retain information and instruction.

vvv

i know that type of person, i can handel then

ABI

Try and write down the orders. He is more book smart. That way, you won't ever have to tell him again

Miry

I honestly can't stand people like that, they really annoy me and I always try to avoid them as much as possible.

Dixie

Yeah, my neighbour is very smart and had allways best notes. When it comes at useful jobs which are important in business or life, he is always the worse.

Jassy

Maybe he just needs to get used to it.

who

A stubborn one,too many of them out there

toast

I think myself is one of these nerds But I don't have that problem.

Mavrikwoman

Not everyone is a good fit for every job. Look at all the movie stars that failed at normal jobs before they were successful.

Sissi

I had a collegue like this a couple of years ago. Everyone tried to help him but that just wasn't the right job for him. In the end, he understood it and found a new one... now he's a successful guitar teacher! Maybe the guy you told us about will find the best job for him by himself :)

Ann

You need to make him realize what he is doing so he will know his mistakes. Otherwise, how will he know?

vvv

i know the type of ppl you want to share with us, ignor him

Yes, my prestigious co-worker is that type, but it is worse that he even doesn't smart and not eager to learn

Kitty

Good grades and success in school dont exactly mean the person is going to do well with a job. Studying books and working in real life are different.

Kris

Talk to him and let him know what he's doing wrong and that he needs to make corrections. This is a good place for him to start as he'll need these qualities later in his chosen profession.

Maria

There is book smarts and there is street smarts. Unfortunately the young man has the former. But the fact he tries and is good, means he can improve. Be patient with him. If the tables were turned and you were in his Physics class as his student and you consistently made mistakes even though you worked hard, how would you want him to treat you?