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Does hard work beat intelligence in the workplace?

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    In general yes, but in extreme cases, like in frontier of physics or maths, it cannot

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    Absolutely. I look for applicants that I can rely on and are willing to learn; some degree-holders think they are owed something just by having a piece of paper that somehow shows how smart they are.

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    I think they go hand in hand. Hard work will give you a chance to really know your job. Then your intelligence will have gained some important knowledge.

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    yes and No depends on the position you have . Especially if you have to multi task.

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    It varies depending on the situation.

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    Yes, hard workers can and most likely will be or become more intelligent. You can teach and share intelligence. Hard work is a personsaility traight and can’t not “teach” desire to be a hard worker.

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    Working hard doesn’t beat intelligence it enhances it.

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    But an individual with common sense “beat” or or at the very least, equalize in the workplace

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    Sometimes. An intelligent person who never works hard won’t get anywhere in life. An average intelligence hard worker will go places.

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    They should go hand in hand; not one without the other . Combined hardwork and intelligence make assignments fun and less complicated to complete.

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    It can, but not always. It is better to work "smarter" and get things done more efficiently and effectively, but sometimes working harder can bring about the results being sought. If "smarter" means investing in resources that are not available in the time frame, then people need to buckle down and work harder to make the goal.

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    Smart thinking does

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    Depends on they type of work.