When I was a part-timer I had gumption. I hated to be bored so I always asked for extra tasks to perform so I wasn't sitting like a lump at the Ref Desk. If there were books to be shelved, I shelved them. If there was shelf-reading to be done, I did it. I don't know what it is with this new generation but they are sooooo literal. You have to spell everything out for them these days. They have no initiative.
When they complete a task they stand around wanting a pat on the back for what they accomplished or they stop what they were doing and run and jump on the computer and check out their email or a social networking site. I'm a busy professional. I don't have time to stand around and pass out compliments for every......single.......little...... thing...... they......do. Give me a break!
