Not at present, but have done this type of thing before. When they don't show or get something better, I always assumed it was because of me, and took it personally. I also have trouble comprehending someone turning down a job opportunity, because I've always been so scared I take anything I'm offered. So I negatively compare myself to these other people. Only in hindsight can I accept that I really had no idea what was going on other people's lives, and some of my jobs were less than ideal places to work.

I hope you feel better. You are doing nothing wrong. Perhaps the place you work needs to re-evaluate what it has to offer new employees.

Hi:

Been in your shoes. Don't take it personally.

I think this just an overall pattern of the generation of young workers we have to deal with today. They are spoiled, lazy, selfish and entitled. They have no common courtesy or work ethic whatsoever. In addition, they usually have had one or two short-lived "starter jobs" straight out of college and think they know everything.

I had the misfortune of having to fill a social media position at my last job, so it obviously attracted a very young pool of candidates. Some of them were late to interviews with no call, apology or explanation. Many of them were freelancers who made no bones about the fact that they were looking for a job with a steady income and benefits to keep them afloat while the continued to pursue their preferred interests. One even flat-out stated that they could "make time for our job." While I guess I could have given them credit for their honesty, but it came across as arrogance.

The one we finally hired was OK, but very young and immature. He also had difficulty accepting constructive criticism and not having his way 100% of the time. It was very challenging and frustrating to supervise workers in that age bracket (late 20s-early 30s.)

The mistakes I made as a supervisor was to be too lax. I hate to be micromanaged, so I do not do that to those who report to me. I also tried to coach them instead of correcting them. That age needs a very firm (and strict) guiding hand.

I am really glad to be out of that particular rat-race.

Good luck to you!

Thanks for the input! I couldn't agree more about the generational stuff. I'm 38 and I feel like I'm of the last generation who respects a job.