One thing I've never been called is a slacker. You know what I mean: someone who regularly avoids work or has no work ethic.
What makes people call you that?
No, I have never been called a slacker. I have a very strong work ethic and believe that hard work is good for you - strengthens your character!
Oh, I apologize! I mis-read that. What are some examples of your work ethic?
Well, I strive to produce high-quality work on a regular basis and believe in helping colleagues out wherever possible. Some of them, however, are unfortunately slackers!
I'm a bit of a perfectionist so I try to reflect that in my work. There are some slackers that work with me, though
They really annoy me, but they've been around a long time. The term dates back to the 16th/17th centuries.
Wow, I never knew the term dates back that far. I guess it relates to the phrase "picking up the slack" when you have to cover for another person's laziness
That makes sense. Back in World War 1 a person who avoided military service was known as a slacker. Bet they were popular!
I bet they probably had to lay low to avoid people that were unhappy with their decision