Those “just do it yourself” types are absolutely exhausting. Every time you need a bit of help, they act like it’s a crime to ask. Their default response is always the same dismissive nonsense: “Just figure it out,” or “Google it.” Oh, thank you, Captain Obvious, because no one’s ever thought of that groundbreaking solution before. It’s not about being incapable—it’s about recognizing that some tasks are faster, easier, or just less frustrating when someone shares a little insight or guidance.
And the condescension they throw around is even worse. They act like needing support is some kind of moral failing, as if everyone should be able to handle every single thing on their own, all the time. Not everyone has infinite patience, time, or mental energy to reinvent the wheel for every minor challenge. Asking for help isn’t weakness—it’s efficiency, and maybe if these “do it yourself” types spent less time being smug, they’d get that. Collaboration isn’t a bad thing; acting like you’re better than everyone because you didn’t need help is.