As for the individual whose attitudes led to my starting this thread ... I am inclined to believe that, yes, they have major attitude / ego issues. If Santa came down their chimney, they'd probably snicker that he dressed funny, and sneer that the sled was last years' model.
Apart from this individual, there is a greater issue. I'm not just the grunt with the pipe bender anymore; and there's no apprenticeship program for runnung a business. I need to focus on things like finding work, selling myself, and -ugh!- the paperwork.
Perhaps I ought to incorporate these challenges into career goals: let those who dismiss me keep hearing that I'm the guy they need to call ... and be prepared to charge them a premium!
