I think in any field that requires thought, you are much better off hiring people who are just plain interested in thinking. That is to say, if somebody is a l

I think in any field that requires thought, you are much better off hiring people who are just plain interested in thinking. That is to say, if somebody is a lifelong learner and has passion for it, I'd hire them way before somebody who lives, breathes and eats a particular language 24/7. People who are interested in the world around them spend their lives increasing a well of knowledge that comes in handy in remarkable ways, not to mention the fact that they know how to learn what they need to know, when they need to know it.