TIL at the library in Springfield they have a 'no questions barred' policy for their help desk

I was there last Tuesday getting help with a family tree project and overheard a staff member telling someone they could ask literally anything, from how to fix a toaster to the meaning of life. It made me think, is that a good idea for a public service? On one side, it's cool they're so open and want to help with any random thing. On the other, it might waste time on stuff they can't really answer. What do you think, should all 'ask anything' spots have zero limits?

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morgan.jason4d ago

Zero limits" sounds like a fast track to burnout.

casey8184d ago

Tell me about it, @morgan.jason. The whole "zero limits" hustle feels like trying to run a marathon while chugging three energy drinks. You skip sleep to answer emails at 2 AM, you cancel plans to finish one more task, and then you're just a zombie by Wednesday. It's not a flex, it's a recipe for staring blankly at a wall because your brain is totally fried.

hannahcraig4d ago

Morgan's right. Burnout isn't a badge of honor, it's just your body shutting down the factory.