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When Smart Isn’t Enough: Why Gifted Adults Struggle at Work

Recent research confirms the challenges of being gifted in the workplace

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Emmaly Perks, M.Ed.
Aug 13, 2025
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Does this sound like you?

  • You finish 40 hours of work in 20.

  • You spot problems before others notice—and fix them before they surface.

  • You make projects more complex just to stay engaged.

  • You’re handed extra work “because you’re so capable.”

  • You pick up on the unspoken dynamics no one else names.

  • You have more interests, hobbies, and side projects than anyone …

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