> If the junior does not come to me with a question, he might spend 20x actually needed time on the problem. *2000x. Very true. > Different people need a dif

> If the junior does not come to me with a question, he might spend 20x actually needed time on the problem. *2000x. Very true. > Different people need a different approach. It is quite likely that I am doing something wrong in how I provide help. A thousand times this. If you think they couldn't possibly misunderstand you, think again. Then again. Every time. > Some people are just stupid.. "Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain". Sure, but check with someone else--someone outside of your comfort zone--before confirming that.