Am I getting old (or is it just the UGS users)
Am I getting old (or is it just the UGS users)
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On another site and came across this little bit from cadwire
http://go.cadwire.net/?54370,1,206
Initially.
I had a little smirk, followed by a sort of a self-satisfied glow.....followed by....
Damn....I'm 38 this year.
Followed by the last three hours of depression.....
Finally....
The questions I think are worth (not financially) asking the rest of the community....
AM I OLD?,
Have I passed my prime,
Is that sell-by date stamped on my gluteus maximus going to start haunting me?
(Please somebody make me feel better)
http://go.cadwire.net/?54370,1,206
Initially.
I had a little smirk, followed by a sort of a self-satisfied glow.....followed by....
Damn....I'm 38 this year.
Followed by the last three hours of depression.....
Finally....
The questions I think are worth (not financially) asking the rest of the community....
AM I OLD?,
Have I passed my prime,
Is that sell-by date stamped on my gluteus maximus going to start haunting me?
(Please somebody make me feel better)
Kevin Hammond
Mechanical Design Engineer
Derbyshire, UK





RE: Am I getting old (or is it just the UGS users)
DK Brown. BTW.
Cheers
Greg Locock
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RE: Am I getting old (or is it just the UGS users)
My graduate advisor was 84 and he was still just about the best there was at communicating inovative solutions to difficult problems.
David
RE: Am I getting old (or is it just the UGS users)
Only the more 'senior' ranking users are probably being allowed to attend the convention so they can report back and teach the younger users. One of the perks of seniority.
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RE: Am I getting old (or is it just the UGS users)
As for the average age of attendees, let's face it, the "kids" are in the office doing grunt work. The more experienced folks are out at these shows, soaking up info, keeping their finger on the industry's pulse, while the gray-hairs have had their fill of these dog and pony shows, and would rather spend their time on other endevors.
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RE: Am I getting old (or is it just the UGS users)
Wait till you hit 50 - how "OLD" will you feel then? Hee Hee
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RE: Am I getting old (or is it just the UGS users)
Typically the people that go to these conferences seem to be either CAD/PLM administration types and/or Decision Makers (read some kind of management).
Inherently this means most of them will probably be 10+ years into their career.
This isn’t the kind of show you go to for one day to be dazzled or as a perk, like say a one day trip to Farnborough Air Show was for me when I worked in the UK. Companies aren’t going to be sending minibuses/vans full of junior staff ‘for the experience’ etc. Most attendees stay for either the first 3 days or the whole week, which is a lot of time for someone it’s not of direct benefit to their employer. Plus many users aren’t located locally so you’re talking air fair, car hire, accommodation costs…
I went last year, at the time I was 28 and have to say I was probably one of the youngest there but I wasn't surprised. In fact I was surprised I got sent however our companies demographics are perhaps on the young side plus I'm considered one of the senior CAD guys with some input on the administration so I made the trip, too busy this year sadly.
RE: Am I getting old (or is it just the UGS users)
I thought I was one of the oldest ones in my office. I found out that some of the guys that looked to be in their twenties were older then me. Maybe I should lay off the McDonalds ;)
My last job was great as we had engineers with over 30 years in and one was even 75 ;) So I felt as though I was "the kid" but it was nice working with so many experienced engineers.
And as everyone says we still have 30 years to go. So I am not even mid career yet.
RE: Am I getting old (or is it just the UGS users)
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You are feeling depressed because you are mourning your youth. You need to tell it good ridence and embrace the future. The only thing now is that you really need to start watching the diet and exercise.
"If you are going to walk on thin ice, you might as well dance!"
RE: Am I getting old (or is it just the UGS users)
Too many margaritas, Cass. Did you have this thought when you were leaning on that parking meter?
Bill
RE: Am I getting old (or is it just the UGS users)
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Don’t worry WGJ, I’m terribly fickle. Simon Pegg will soon be replaced by the next hot stud.
"If you are going to walk on thin ice, you might as well dance!"
RE: Am I getting old (or is it just the UGS users)
At least I know I'm now in my prime. Worryingly, I'll soon be past that too!
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Sometimes I only open my mouth to swap feet...
RE: Am I getting old (or is it just the UGS users)
"If you are going to walk on thin ice, you might as well dance!"
RE: Am I getting old (or is it just the UGS users)
I was just getting over my wifes response to seeing him in Casino Royale at the weekend and you go and post that here!
Ken
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RE: Am I getting old (or is it just the UGS users)
prohammy, If you're feeling old, change the units: "Old? Are you kidding? I've only been around for just over 3/8 of a century."
casseopeia, I don't recall giving you rights to use my photo.
Cheers,
CanuckMiner (slightly younger at 3.5 decades)
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