Nah... I stopped bothering. The whole industry has changed, and the older folks have become just as bad as the younger ones, because they swim in the same river, and have to compete with them. One of the most disturbing interviews I had, was with an engineering lead who was in his sixties, and was extremely hostile. He would have been my boss, if I had pursued it further.
No thanks.
It really was just easier for me to throw in the towel. Like I said, I'm quite fortunate to be in the position that I'm in.
But it isn't work, if you enjoy what you do, and that's where I'm at. I never want to be in a position again, where my work is ignored and/or disrespected. I love to work, and take great pride in the Craft. That is treated as a "quaint anachronism," these days, so I guess I'm on my own.
No thanks.
It really was just easier for me to throw in the towel. Like I said, I'm quite fortunate to be in the position that I'm in.
But it isn't work, if you enjoy what you do, and that's where I'm at. I never want to be in a position again, where my work is ignored and/or disrespected. I love to work, and take great pride in the Craft. That is treated as a "quaint anachronism," these days, so I guess I'm on my own.