pocketspill
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I certainly see what you're saying and don't fault you for your mindset..
First of all trying to teach someone a trade is not for everybody. It means you totally forget trying to accomplish anything for yourself and sacrifice your day for them. If I had to work a full time job it is unlikely that I would help someone learn simply because I want to hunt myself.
Some people love helping others.. Like flying RC... send them to the "trainer" they like to train.. I don't, I want to fly. Every time I help someone they realize the expense in doing it right and soon bail or go back to cheap foamy planes.. The comparison is the lack of MDers, there is not a local hero.
As far as MD'ing I would help someone get started, they can even go with me. They would be better off to come over to the house a few evenings and let me show them how to run the machine and dig a plug. If they will take notes that is a plus. MY # 1 peeve (I was an automotive instructor for 7 years) is to have to tell you the same thing over again..
Not, much rivals having trained someone how to do something and them do it right or even better than you. A good student makes it worth it. But they are few and far between. I am a sucker though and will do exactly what I don't want to Once I start talking to someone. Sharing is fun when you have the time.
You touched on it perfectly. Sacrifice. I already sacrifice a great deal during the week - raising two kids - working full time (wife, too) and the weekend is precious time. I think this is the perspective missing from my original post. Thank you.