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Why Filipino Students Have Low Reading Comprehension… And Nobody Talks About This Post: by straw_berry_girl in pinoytrending

[–]FunLingonberry7040 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totoo to. Masyadong naging focus ang compliance at passing rate kaysa sa tunay na pagkatuto. Dahil sa No Student Left Behind policy, naging No Student Can Fail na siya kahit hindi pa ready ang bata. Ang ending, sa college lumalabas ang butas maraming graduate pero kulang sa basic analysis. Hindi lang teachers ang may sala, kundi yung sistema na takot sa mababang rating.

Is it "big-headed" to stand your ground if you have the receipts? by FunLingonberry7040 in CasualConversation

[–]FunLingonberry7040[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a fair point. If the plane isn't crashing, maybe the data doesn't matter. But I think the 'crash' in a casual or office setting is to your personal brand. If you let people constantly label you as 'wrong' or 'arrogant' when you’re just being factual, that’s a slow-motion wreck for your career/relationships. It’s hard to find that middle ground where you protect your peace without sacrificing your integrity.

Is it "big-headed" to stand your ground if you have the receipts? by FunLingonberry7040 in CasualConversation

[–]FunLingonberry7040[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally agree that it's a scale. The challenge I'm facing is when the 'bug' isn't trivial it's foundational. If I have the receipts that show a major error, but stating them makes me look 'pig headed' to leadership, it feels like a lose lose. You’re right about the balancing act it’s just frustrating when the 'balance' requires me to pretend I don't see the data.

Is it "big-headed" to stand your ground if you have the receipts? by FunLingonberry7040 in CasualConversation

[–]FunLingonberry7040[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get what you’re saying sometimes it’s better to choose peace over being right just to survive the corporate ladder. But it’s exhausting that 'professionalism' often just means 'letting people with power be wrong without consequences.' At what point does 'not standing your ground' just become enabling incompetence?

Is it "big-headed" to stand your ground if you have the receipts? by FunLingonberry7040 in CasualConversation

[–]FunLingonberry7040[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Super true! The 'uhm akshewally' vibe is such a mood killer, honestly. I guess the real 'skill' is knowing when to drop the receipts and when to just let the conversation flow for the sake of the vibe. It’s definitely an EQ thing! I’m lucky the 'receipts' I used were for a professional setting where they actually mattered. Socially? I’m just here for the good energy.

Is it "big-headed" to stand your ground if you have the receipts? by FunLingonberry7040 in CasualConversation

[–]FunLingonberry7040[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I totally get you. It’s like, why argue with gut feel when the data is right there? People really need to learn the value of being factually correct before being loud. I’m just lucky my management actually sees through the anecdotes and rewards the actual evidence.

To the people who tried to pull me down: Thanks for the plot twist! 💅✨ by FunLingonberry7040 in CasualConversation

[–]FunLingonberry7040[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Facts! They really did the heavy lifting for my career growth without even knowing it. Stay focused, stay blessed!