Some people are so nasty when you raise the curve.

[SarahB]

I'm currently working on another degree and this Semester, I had to get a few elective type courses out of the way before I started my clinical work. Basically, they were pretty easy and other people in my classes noticed I'm the always first one done or tend to know most of the answers when asked, etc. Not that I'm the most brilliant human, but they're easy courses- 2 developmental psychs and a music 101 type course. Anyway, tonight I had to give an oral report. I did my research, wrote the paper that I to turn in to accompany as well, and basically did well on the paper. I have no problems speaking publicly, so I did a good job with that. However, I ended up with snide remarks from my fellow classmates about how theirs looked bad compared to mine. Definitely not complimentary with their tones.

Another example is the snotty moms I deal with now that I decided to stop looking frumpy all the time.

Another example is what my husband faces at work. He keeps getting more credentials and therefore is often given more responsibility. His co-workers get pissed because they feel that for whatever reason, they can't do the same thing themselves.

I guess I just don't get it. If someone is successful at whatever, why do people want to drag them down or disparage them because of it when frequently it's because they WORKED for it. Are people THAT insecure? I don't know, it just pisses me off. :mad: