> They were eager, friendly, and personable, but they required a longer period of extensive coaching get up to a level we would consider adequate. Did they end

> They were eager, friendly, and personable, but they required a longer period of extensive coaching get up to a level we would consider adequate. Did they end up being productive, and hopefully worth the effort? --- As a data point I'm ok when hiring new people with less-than-desired level of experience (within reason ;>), as long as their general attitude and willingness to learn are solid. Those last two mean they'll get the hang of things given some appropriate guidance, so it works out ok.