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Competence tax: the phenomenon where the more capable you
Competence tax: the phenomenon where the more capable you are, the more organizational demand flows toward you, and if you lack boundaries, your competence becomes the mechanism of your own overextension
Why This Is a Definition
This definition names the term 'competence tax,' situates it within the category of organizational dynamics, and specifies what distinguishes it (the relationship between capability, demand flow, and overextension). It's precise enough to distinguish from general work overload or stress.