[BC] Mentoring

[Cowboy]

 A more apropo subject line, methinks.....

On Sunday 03 December 2006 10:50 am, Kent Winrich wrote:

> You have some good ideas here.  If I may pile on.......
> 
> When a kid asks a question.... heck it doesnt even have to be a 
> kid.... the answer needs to be in language that they understand, and 
> without "attitude" (like you are smarter than they are).

 It's a good excercise in itself !
 Are we able to translate technobable into plain language ?
 Usually, it's a reflection of the depth of our own understanding.

> When I first got into engineering, I did not have "mentors" to speak 
> of.  Most people would just have the expectation that I "should know" 
> everything.  I still see that attitude in many ways today.

 Usually from those who don't know anything.
 It exists, but is easily dealt with should one so choose.
 Maybe I should know, but I wasn't born in a radio station, either !

> If we are to bring in "fresh blood" then talking down to them or 
> critisizing them is no way of promoting this business and continuing 
> QUALITY engineering.

 With that, there can be no argument.

> This is a great business!  I LOVE what I do!  Degrading this business 
> does us no good.  To say that we can make better money in other areas 
> of business may be true,

 Or it may not !
 Some do quite well, and have no complaint.

> but one thing I have learned is to do what  
> you love to do.  When you love what you do, you do your work with 
> passion.  THAT is what will make a person successful.  When you have 
> that passion, people will see that and want to work with 
> you.  Employers will want you on their team, and others will want to 
> learn from you.

 Odd that !
 Some lament being unable to find a job, while others lament not enough
 time to do all the work we have !

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Cowboy