Warning: The following information is not actually about warning spikes. It's about not being a hero.

Spikes Warning is a phenomenon observed in the most unlikely of heroes. It's that one guy who always seems to be in the way, but never actually does anything useful.

Characteristics of a spikes warning include:

• Always being in the middle of the road, but not actually helping
• Providing unsolicited advice, often with a tone that's 99% condescending
• Refusing to take action, but expecting everyone else to do their job for them
• Having an impressive collection of excuses, but never actually doing the work

Symptoms of spikes warning include:

• Feeling like you're wasting your time
• Getting frustrated with their constant interference
• Wondering why they even exist

What can you do about it?

• Set clear boundaries
• Tell them to get a job
• Develop a thick skin, because their criticism will get old

Learn more about the art of not-being-a-hero at:

Being a Spikes Warning Dealing with a Spikes Warning