Worked in civil engineering for too many years - mostly in private consulting firms. For years the model in my - and most other - professions was: 10% Performers/Overachievers - people who got shit done 75% Bodies/Drones - they show up reliably and are mostly useful 15% Bellends/Dolts - might get lucky with some, but they're first to get RIFed Under the above model, the top 10% took care of 20-25% of the work. Today? That top 10% still cares and wants to take care of business - except now everyone is jaded and attitudes have gone to shit such that there are now 60% bodies and 30% bellends. And to top it off, mgmt doesn't want to fire anyone because getting reliable help is a problem. So that top 10% have experienced a huge increase in demand for their skills. And they're way done with that shit. The good news is mgmt is starting to get over their firing fears, and the dregs of the workforce are starting to get sorted out. Hang in there.