((((Nicks)))) Thank you for the input. I truly am seeking input ... I want to be a better manager. I want to understand but it's so hard to not get frustrated sometimes.

I see how technology has a huge impact on how things work, as well. In my personal life, my god children, nieces and nephews will sit there texting at the same time they are having a conversation with us

I remember a while back I posted on PC after I got back from lunch with a few of the designers. I was a little confused during our lunchtime. I NEVER take a lunch so getting out was a treat.

The girls, though, was super quiet during the meal, head down. I didn't understand why no convo.

When I got back to the office, I realized that all three of my co-workers were texting throughout the entire lunch including posting photos of our FOOD (which showed up on FB).

They get the work done. They are talented. They just don't seem to have any ambition or have anything invested in the workplace.