Tales of Roguedom: Professionalism

One might say that I'm an intelligent and logical being, but intellect and logic would be wasted gifts without honor and loyalty. I like to think that I've an honorable rogue, I fight with dignity and give my respect where it is deserved. While I do stab people in the back, it is strictly due to obligations of loyalty to those in command, leading the charge against our enemies (and as we all know, rogues do it from behind). It's my job, and I do it with gusto.

But even one such as myself has his limits when dealing with asshattery. When someone comes around thinking that they're all that and trying to flaunt it in your face but they clearly don't know what they're talking about, that's when you step up your game and show them who's boss. Don't be blunt, they don't respond well to that. Don't insult them, that's taking the low road when clearly you are above them. Be tactful, be courteous, be polite.

It's a simple matter really, just do your job, and do it to the best of your ability. If they have any wits about them they'll notice that you're stepping up to the plate while they're still sitting on the bench. If they're on the more intelligent side of things they might even ask you for advice as to how to up their own game. If this is the case, take this chance to impart the wisdom of experience and improve the lives of that person and those around them. By doing so, you not only set an example of how to handle oneself professionally, but you may actually leave a good impression upon them. Do NOT rub it in their face, that's just rude and will always be taken poorly.

Being professional in while working with a group of random people will keep you in their good books (even if they don't prove themselves to be worthy of being in yours) and get you asked back for future projects. This is always a good thing. If you're in high demand, you can pick and choose with whom and where you work. If there is no demand for you then you're the one who has to beg and plead to be brought along, which just looks tacky and will rarely get you asked back, resulting in a downward cycle.

While rogues themselves are a dime a dozen, a skilled rogue is hard to come by and something to extraordinary to behold. Don't fall into a slump of "Oh, I'm good enough." Constantly try to improve yourself, strive for a higher goal, don't settle for anything less than your best effort. If you know you could have done better, you weren't doing your job properly.

Keep it classy, keep it professional, be someone that people want to have back.

In the shadows I dwell,

Dramthar