or if my expectations are too high, or if things are just getting shittier…
Generally, old people are grumpy because younger generations have moved on and do things differently; but not necessarily worse. OTOH, I can’t wait for the “quiet quitting” mentality to be a thing of the past. Doing the bare minimum on a job because it is easier reflects poorly on the worker and always inconveniences those who receive work done with minimal effort. It seems as if you had two instances of this happening to you.
Generally, old people are grumpy because younger generations have moved on and do things differently; but not necessarily worse. OTOH, I can’t wait for the “quiet quitting” mentality to be a thing of the past. Doing the bare minimum on a job because it is easier reflects poorly on the worker and always inconveniences those who receive work done with minimal effort. It seems as if you had two instances of this happening to you.