@donhradio posted:Their entire staff comprises young people, so Lionel can keep their payroll overhead to a minimum. This isn't to bad mouth Dave, but at his age, he IS in charge of engineering! Would you guess 25 to 28?
I may not post often, but I have been here forever!
Don,
I'm from your age group, and share your technical background. I agree on much of what you say. It's right on target.
But I do have to disagree with your comments about the age of the Lionel staff, and their abilities. Young people can be very good at things too, especially if you cultivate their interest and energy. Over the years I've had many working for me and have been pleased with the work, energy and attitude of pretty near every last one.
Don't underestimate them and please don't call their skills, talents and training into question just because they're young, and in particular if you don't know them.
They are the future of this hobby, and are responsible for your care in your old age, and of course most importantly, everything else we hold dear.
Mike
