This is an interesting topic for me, because I have meet people with this trait which Bing has aptly named as lack of awareness.

And I believe this is one of the fundamental requisites of success — being aware.

I believe you may have meet people who contribute minimally to the organization yet seemingly think that they are responsible largely for its success?  Or you have meet people who irritate you no end, and yet is surprised why you are frustrated with them?

It is supremely important to be conscious — of your situation, and how people are reacting to the you, and to the things around them…

Ask Bing: I asked for a raise and got fired - Dec. 10, 2007

I was fired from my job solely because I asked for a performance raise. Is this legal and, if not, what is my recourse against this employer?

Ans…..  Thanks for your time.

I’m sorry, but I find it impossible to believe that you were fired just for asking for a raise. I think it may be that you were fired for lack of awareness.