Another thing that is guaranteed to happen is their career will be a series of self-inflicted failures. A narcissist rarely holds down a job for long. At first, they present themselves as the most capable, intelligent, and talented person in the workplace. But are they? Of course not. They charm their way through interviews, impress people with their fake confidence, and act like they are indispensable. But their arrogance will always be their undoing.
They believe they are smarter than their bosses, better than their coworkers, and too important to follow the rules. They refuse to take constructive criticism, ignore boundaries, and step on people to get ahead. It may work for a while; some narcissists manage to climb the corporate ladder, manipulating their way into positions of power. But their downfall is inevitable. Sooner or later, they will push too hard, underestimate the wrong person, or expose their own incompetence.
When they are fired, they will tell the world it was unfair, that their boss was jealous, that the company was toxic. They will never acknowledge that they were the problem. They will repeat this cycle in every job they take. The constant instability will eat away at their finances. They will live beyond their means, spending recklessly to maintain their illusion of success. Eventually, they will hit a crisis. At some point, the narcissist will find themselves unemployed, drowning in debt, and unable to charm their way into a new opportunity.
When that happens, they will panic. They will lash out and desperately try to convince people to help them, lend them money, or bail them out. But by then, their reputation will be in shambles. People will remember the lies, the arrogance, and the betrayals. One by one, doors will start closing.
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