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11 signs you're working with a narcissist

Aug 12, 2016, 18:54 IST

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In Greek mythology, Narcissus was a hunter with a beautiful face and a rotten heart. Coming upon a clear pool in the forest, he fell in love with his own reflection. All Narcissus could do was pine over himself until he withered away and died.

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Unless you took part in some seriously trippy weekend conference, I'd guess that nothing like that's ever happened at your job.

However, that doesn't mean there aren't narcissists among us. In fact, most people have a bit of a narcissistic streak - it's really more of a spectrum than a dichotomy. Odds are, you probably work - or have worked - with one (especially if you live in a big city and work in an entertainment-based industry, according to Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman).

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Here are some signs that you are working with a narcissist:

Drake Baer and Vivian Giang contributed to a previous version of this article.

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