Topic: Why I prefer to do things myself

[Duke McDukiedook]

As a project manager, I see this all to often - there is no pride in workmanship these days.  Workers just want to carelessly get the job asap, no matter how the job turns out.

I could debate you on this.
A young, hopeful, and enthusiastic me USED to practice great diligence and detail in my work efforts.
Then I got a job working for someone else.
They told me to cut corners
They told me to hurry the hell up
They told me to ignore the details
They told me not to take initiative
They told me quantity was all that mattered
They told me to Make the most money for the least effort.

Then they still tell me I was doing it wrong and fire me.

These were baby boomers that told this millenial what to do.
So i have zero sympathy when they complain about "the younger generation is so (blah blah blah)"

You were working for the wrong employer. Once they ask you to cut corners on the necessaries it is time to cut ties with them.

[chewbacca5000]

Some things are much more fun to do with a partner, and if you live in the state of Nevada professional assistance is readily available.  Although I don't know if they have YELP ratings for that.