Don't ask me to own your lack

Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part. Unknown

If you can't plan ahead and do as much as possible on your end then don't place the burden of your lack on someone else. Really. It is rude, insensitive, and selfish. Additionally, if you dream up some "great idea" and feel the urgency to get it done yesterday then do it yourself and do not place the burden on others. If others have to be involved then breathe and attempt to think clearly instead of forcing others to alter their work or plans for you. Could you be any more selfish?
It's probably fairly obvious that this is one of those things that frustrates me. People are so self-absorbed these days that even their work they put ahead of anyone else's responsibilities. And trying to make someone else own your lack of preparedness is rude. So if you want to wait until last minute or not prepare at all and then come to me seeking assistance you may, or may not, get it. But if you do get it be warned it will be on my timeline not your panic driven one. I'm all about the "can do attitude" but you have to realize that if you want the help of others then you have to do your part as well.

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April 5, 2015

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