Pick/take the slack

In recent years or even months, I've come to understand the term 'pick/take the slack' more and more and whoever may have coined this term, was right on the money...

I see this on a daily basis, where some people end up doing 200% of the work load because others will not acknowledge their own existence in the scheme of things. I can not - and to be quite honest, will not- understand how they can watch others do things for them and not lend a helping hand or a word of thanks and just walk by like 'Yes, this is how are things are meant to be' - which to me means that they're really saying 'You're my skivvy and that's exactly where you're meant to be.'

What also irks me is that when the said person of the large posterior due to lack of use does deem it fit to do anything, big or small (and let's face it, it's usually small) they expect the whole word to bow at their feet with hallowed praise and thanks for the glorious work they have done.

Back to the term 'pick/take the slack' - It's like a rope being held taut because people on either side are holding it tight with all their strength and vigour-this would be like everyone working, each of them doing what each of them is supposed to do. But then you'll have that one person holding the rope at one end who can't be bothered and so the rope goes slack. This then means the remaining people have to put even more strength and vigour in to keeping the rope taut, eventually this is going to drain them of all energy. Ask a tight rope walker to understand the importance of the slack being picked up.

I don't expect anyone to do anything for me, not even make me a cup of tea. So I never understand how others can be so happy in doing nothing for them selves whilst they can see that you're trying your best to spin plates around them.

I'm sure there are many who will read this and place them selves in either the slacker or slackee category. If you're a slacker (which you probably don't believe you are but trust me, you are) then stop being so selfish and open your eyes! If you are of the slackee variety then maybe through this blog you can find a 'comrade in arms.' Rest assured there are plenty of us out there...