Neurotics can actually be motivated to work really hard especially in collaborative situations.

CNN: Study: Neurotics shine over time in team settings

The neurotics, by contrast, exceeded expectations and contributed more generously to the group than anyone had expected, driving their status up over time.

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Regardless of the finding that neurotics work better in teams, they are still considered to be at a disadvantage in the workplace overall.

CNN: Study: Neurotics shine over time in team settings

"Neurotics tend to be unstable, they're insecure, they worry a lot, they're moody -- all these are difficult to deal with, " said Adrian Furnham, a psychology professor at the University College London.

CNN: Study: Neurotics shine over time in team settings

By contrast they expected little of the neurotics.

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The neurotics got much lower ratings.

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