the broader is issue is that learning has been replaced by hiring. the assumption now is that you already need to bring all the required skills to the job, to b

the broader is issue is that learning has been replaced by hiring. the assumption now is that you already need to bring all the required skills to the job, to be productive from day one. the concept of apprenticeship has been completely eradicated. i work in a specialized area and had trouble finding candidates that matched my job profile. frustrating. but then i took a step back and looked at how I had gained those skills - through practice, through experience, not through formal education. so i started to look for good people, good learners, flexible minds. yes, there will be a ramp up time, but they also come with fresh perspectives. i can also directly influence their knowledge as i am their reference point. and age is not a factor here, last guy i hired is 50+ - and i am 32.