>In either case, not having something to do that was more pressing than helping out a person would not be surprising. In the context you have provided - yes. B

>In either case, not having something to do that was more pressing than helping out a person would not be surprising. In the context you have provided - yes. But in the context of my professional experience it is rather surprising. Note that the author has not mentioned he was uncomfortable sitting there doing nothing. What he mentioned was: >we all pitched in. I actually quite enjoyed it. That looks like that was the first time for him ever. Also quite surprising - for me and my experience. PS. Also: >As soon as Musk became owner, there were always three things that had to be done by yesterday Sweet Jesus. Just "as soon"? Just three??