Why is it so difficult for some people to just sit down, shut up, do their job, and go home?

Question

I don't understand why some people feel the need to fill every waking moment of their day with self-imposed drama and struggle. Before walking 20 steps to get a box of paper clips from the supply cabinet, they think it is necessary to call 17 people, send a couple dozen IMs, and write 15 e-mails to "dish" about the struggle to get more paper clips. Then they take a two-hour lunch, and somehow find the courage to find some file folders in the afternoon.

What is it with people who think that EVERY LITTLE THING requires drama? Are they lazy? Insecure? Just plain dumb?

Answer 1

I hate extra ****!!

Answer 2

They want attention.

Answer 3

Wow!!! I take it someone at work gets on your nerves, lol. They may just be in the wrong field and should be on a stage in a theater somewhere.  I know it's hard to ignore them but try. I think people like that need attention. They want to be seen or heard all the time. They may not even know that they're doing it.  Some people have no clue.