I've only been welding for @ 4 years. I had visions of learning proper technique, adhering to spec, blah blah blah... Instead I've encountered formen who want shortcuts, co-workes that run way too hot for their material at hand so they can pound in the wire and just get it done, don't even ask about how stainless gets handled. Plus, the politics, the lack of communication, engineering's ivory tower... My bubble of perfection is definately burst. But, alas, I love what I do and the people I do it with, so that helps me tolerate the people I do it for.