I think perfectionists can become good ordinary workers. But I’m sure such people shouldn’t be appointed bosses. It’s obvious that the higher the post is, the more duties a person has. Just imagine how a true perfectionist worries about each trifle all the time! In addition, a perfectionist is used to overworking and it’s not a problem for him or her to manage without sufficient sleep and food (as well as without amusement and private life) for a long time. Such a person puts his or her heart and soul into all tasks. It’s OK when this person works alone or belongs to a team but is responsible only for his or her own assignments. But when a perfectionist gets a chance to control others (normal people who can’t feel good without rest and fun), two ways are possible and they are both tragic.
Situation 1. If a perfectionist realizes that his or her subordinates don’t want to overwork and, more of that, don’t take usual duties too seriously, he or she, being a kind and spineless personality, will take all the burdens off their shoulders and make everything almost alone. It may result in serious health problems.
Situation 2. A perfectionist becomes a boss and turns the lives of all workers into hell. Thoroughness within reasonable limits really brings results; but can a furious perfectionist be reasonable when it comes to working? He or she will watch everybody, irritate everybody, rail at subordinates who make little mistakes…They all will cry listening to his or her morals and instructions.
It’s extremely difficult for a perfectionist to find a spouse and close friends. That’s why, such people are likely to live in solitude and die in dissatisfaction and despair thinking: “Gosh, I was afraid to lose control, but finally I’ve lost myself. I thought I was right chasing perfect order in deeds and thoughts, but now I see I’ve completely forgotten to strive for happiness”.
