Petered (what happens after the Peter Principle)

The Peter Principle, which posits that people are promoted until they reach their level of incompetence, does not imply a stable state, but rather a situation where the individual is under career pressure, at risk of losing their job or career, and may take greater risks to save it. Career pressure can cause individuals to take on high-risk tasks, sabotage superiors, or make false allegations to advance their careers. This can make them a threat to others. Christian Gläßel and Adam Scharpf's work, Making a Career in Dictatorship, explores this concept. David Graeber's theory of 'bullshit jobs' in his book Bullshit Jobs is also relevant, as it suggests that many management jobs are feudal retainers, kept around to make those above them look good.