If they are getting lazier than ever? That means that they were less lazy at one time. They should be proud that people who know them are speaking well of them.
In any mechanical field, the lazy mechanic is the best one. He would rather find the cause of the problem than overhaul every single engine that comes to the shop. The bad ones just can’t wait to use Plastigage. I must be one of the good guys because I’m not sure how to spell Plastigage. Good thing I can spell torque.