I think your idea of working with a coworker is a good one. It's okay if he's a flake. Just work together. It is so much easier. I think if you have a coworker as a team partner you will feel more connection at work and that is really important. I am proud of you for presenting us with a solution for your problem.

Please try not to think of yourself as a screw-up. You are coming up with solutions and that's great...that is the best thing any worker can offer. Try not to be so hard on yourself.

Please keep checking in with us. I am very interested in how your teamwork will go. Without teamwork I absolutely could not do my job. Good Luck. You are really doing fine.