Commentary on Today's Work Ethic

We have enountered several individuals and companies in the past year while remodeling. Some have been great; they're timely, efficient, honest, and up front in expectations such as the manner in which work is performed and the cost of said work. Unfortunately, in some cases (too many already and we're not even close to being done with subcontractors) I have been quite disappointed in workmanship, response time, and general business ethics. As a teacher of the future workforce of America I worry about the lack of work ethic in today's society. Accountability and a sense of pride in one's work is lacking. I see many of my students asking, "How can I make a quick buck and not really work?" It's frustrating and from my experiences this is a national and possibly global problem. Perhaps my efforts are futile in the classroom but I hope to instill in my students (and own children) a solid work ethic, the desire to be life-long learners, and excellence in any task they dare to endeavor.

So here's hoping we find those conscientious contractors and maybe someday I can hire some of my former students. (HA! This project better be done by then!)