So when I started this job I took over mentoring this kid

He has some health issues and is permanently immunocompromised so he has to work remotely. He also works for free. (He is doing research with me so that he can keep his foot in the game for eventual grad school).

He is constantly apologizing for "not getting more done" because "being in the hospital really wore [him] out"

Holy fucking shit I feel so bad for him??? But I did give him a mini lecture on knocking that off.

Any productivity is positive productivity.