Unlike those in the "Peter Principle", I know my limitations. I'm not out for power, prestige, social enhancement. I hate being in a position of power. For Ex. Being an RN, I am often placed into a position of Supervisor for the shift I work. ANd a lot of times, I am in charge of people who have been working with these nursing home patients for years. The people under me, know the in's and outs, each patients quirks and habits. I prefer to just stay out of their way, and concentrate on passing the meds, intervening medically when necessary and supporting the staff, instead of micro managing their every movement according to Ivory Tower principle that some Idiot with an advanced degree in manure has concocted to make themselves look good. The bottom line is, the reality is oft times very different from theory. Theory is good, when practical, like good infection control or patient safety.
I could say more, but, I'm in a rant and rave mode and I would prefer to end the night making my 6666th post something good.