[brooklyn_ashey]

And it isn't just the experience in their technical area-- it is the experience in life, in communication, in seeing many cycles in innovation, and an experience with a culture and time that is different than the one 20-30 year olds have known. It is unfortunate that people can't do many different careers in their lives, applying the skills of one to another. Switching is rare because you have to chose a track and never deviate. For all the talk in the younger generation about iteration and analysis and rapid modification to promote innovation, one might assume that they welcome those who have changed and refashioned skills and careers. Instead, they seem to fear those who are adept, strong, and confident about learning new careers and making change. It's ironic. It is also tragic for those who have the courage and grit to change, and who can't get hired in any new field despite their skill and hipness w new technology. This speaks of fear, and of anxiety on the part of younger generation. About? That there will be no work? I'm not sure...