And that's what it's all about Rat!
It amazes me that when we see a looming shortage of skilled professionals in this country, the clowns that pull the strings cannot, or will not, comprehend the simple reality.
Essentially three things drive people to achieve.
Passion only goes so far. In this Hi-tech instant gratification world that we live in, the sought after professions of the past are not necessarily embraced by the youth of today. Even those who do aspire eventually lose the passion when they are unable to provide the lifestyle for their family that other similarily, and quite often less, trained individuals can.
Lifestyle, yeah right! The continueing reliance on O/T in the face of the reductions on the ground has seen an end to that!
Salary? Well in the absence of the previous two, it's all that's left really, and probably the only thing that will re-invigorate the interest for future generations. Even back in your father's day, this was obviously recognised by the "company" otherwise your dad would not have been able to provide you with the life he did.
So what are the clowns who pull the strings doing with these facts? They attempt to recruit. Well boys see points 1, 2 ,and paticularily 3!
It aint' Rocket Surgery!