hiring an apprentice

["Disbrow Consulting" <diz@zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz>]

It's the same thing with interns.. they move on before they would be worth
what they would want for pay.  It's not really about making money, but that
can come too.  I view it as sharing experience with someone just
starting-out in a field, and try not to worry about the financial loss of
spending my time on their education.  I have had a lot of
Accounting/Financial/Consulting in my day.  I am considering one with a
local MBA student at the moment.  If, after a couple more talks,  I figure
he has potential I will take him on for a semester.  It's good for the ego
if you pick a good one, and a royal pain if you pick a dud.  Another thing
to consider about these folks is that they are a GREAT resource for
referrals (in your case commissions).  I'd estimate that 10% of my new
management consulting work comes from former students and interns.  These
folks have seen you work in the trenches, and when they get in over their
head later in life... they know who to call or at least whom to refer
projects.  Last week I was brought into a project for a popular doll company
that way.  It's always nice to be back on a team with an old teammate.  It's
also very good to make sure that you have your card on the Roll-o-Dex of
folks that respect your work.

Craig Disbrow
Santa's Helper