"here’s the pattern: fanboys become haters. And it happens faster than you’d think."
Indeed, this is a strange aspect of human nature, and I've seen it many times. I think the real problem is some folks are trying to find the sure thing, the perfect answer, and life just doesn't work like that. I've known, for instance, several folks who would always be so excited talking up their new job, but I also noticed they tended to be rather critical of their old job and old boss.
After that pattern repeats a few times, you can't help start thinking the problem lies with them. I suspect these are the sorts of people who also get swindled a lot, because all someone has to do is figure out exactly what they want to hear, and tell them that. So yes, best thing is to bust their bubble early and hope they'll apply a bit more diligence to their decision-making process.
"here’s the pattern: fanboys become haters. And it happens faster than you’d think."
Indeed, this is a strange aspect of human nature, and I've seen it many times. I think the real problem is some folks are trying to find the sure thing, the perfect answer, and life just doesn't work like that. I've known, for instance, several folks who would always be so excited talking up their new job, but I also noticed they tended to be rather critical of their old job and old boss.
After that pattern repeats a few times, you can't help start thinking the problem lies with them. I suspect these are the sorts of people who also get swindled a lot, because all someone has to do is figure out exactly what they want to hear, and tell them that. So yes, best thing is to bust their bubble early and hope they'll apply a bit more diligence to their decision-making process.
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