Hi Larry!
I hear you loud and clear!!!
This new generation of potential welder/fabricators want everything handed to them for the most part! :(
However there are a few good ones out there although not enough, to fill all those good jobs. there's a disease out there that has poisoned the minds of our youth these days!!!
I call it "Instantgratificationitis" It has a profound symptom which causes most youngsters today to want everything handed to them!!! Another symptom is that they become extremely allergic to Hard work, and consistent attendance. ;( Fortunately there are some treatments available for this condition! ;) There are other symptoms but,I'll just stick to these two.
One of the treatments I use often is called: "Rolemodelfication" and, giving them their daily dosage of
"Winnersalwaysfollwthroughwiththeirresponsibilities" "Honorisearned", "Integritymustbeworkedat" "IdonottakeanycraporBS", "Getyouracttogetherorgetout"... I then reinforce their feelings with:
"Iwillbeyourbiggestfanifyougivemearealeffort", "Travellingthenationwiththisskill" with anther dose of "Makingmoremoneythanflippingburgers" and "Stopyou'rewhining' in appropriate situations.
There are new treatments being developed as I write, and I'm optimistic that they will also become helpful in motivating the younger students to achieve to the best of their abilities instead of just existing in the background, and eventually becoming one of those long prison numbers that they will be recognized as such.
Respectfully,
Henry