Being an overachiever is dreadful. Many people may not understand this concept, but that's because they have only ever been average.

Being okay with average is not anything to be ashamed of, but they also do not realize the consequences that come with being an overachiever. They are oblivious to the dirty looks that are given and the sarcastic comments that are made to degrade you by people in the workplace, athletics, or school.

I've always been someone who strived for perfection. If there was a competition, I was signed up and ready to go, no matter what the occasion was. Growing up as a competitive dancer has made me the way I am today. In dance, especially, you have to be extremely precise and perfect. If I ever messed something up, I beat myself up over it.

Working in retail has made this increasingly worse. I have developed major OCD over the years working in retail. I need everything to be in order and cleaned accordingly or else I get extreme anxiety. It starts to stress me out and ultimately puts everyone around me in a bad mood as well as myself.

I don't mean to be this way and I know that it's not something to be proud of. I find it quite unreasonable that people want to have this quality. Anyone who wishes to have OCD and to be an overachiever must stop striving for perfection. It's not worth the stress and anxiety.

What makes me hate this quality the most is the snarky comments I receive from strangers and the close people around me. It's embarrassing to only be known for always exceeding expectations. The snarky comments are rude and disrespectful. There is no valid reason anyone should be put down for wanting to be the best they can be.

I take my work very seriously. People sometimes take advantage of me because they know my work is so valuable. Instead of learning and complimenting the greatness I've done, they would rather pile it on me and make snarky remarks about my OCD.

I am an overachiever and I'm NOT proud due to people's opinions and remarks.