William & Scott,
A long time ago, on a light table grid, I began my humble career in PCB
Design.
Back then, an old-timer gave me this advice: "PCB Design is not a career,
it's a stepping stone to something better. Start working on your escape
now."
Well, having started in 1967, my 50th year is almost complete. I guess I
was never any good at picking locks.
But it sure is nice to know that I'm not the only old-timer still doing PCB
Design!
However, as my layoff date approaches and I train my replacements in
Singapore and Malaysia, I'm trying to figure what's next for me.
I "could" retire, but it seems more fun and rewarding to teach some young
hotshot designers :-)
We'll see what happens...
Wish me a plethora of routing channels and vias!
Thank you,
Kevin L Seaman, CID • Librarian • PCB Designer, Principal • Systems
Operations • PCB Layout Services
Broadcom Ltd • Chandler, AZ • (O) 949-926-5656 <(949)%20926-5656>
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www.kevinseaman.com
On Tue, Dec 13, 2016 at 11:51 AM, Decker, Scott UTAS <
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> Well Said William... ...
>
> You out age me by about 2 years or so, but the message is the same,
> teach and learn, it's what we can do to ensure the next group of designers
> gets better than we are. (Is that possible??? LOL ) Teach them what we've
> learned... Why just today I started working with a young EE that just needs
> to be able to do little test boards and use the tools, but what a way to
> share what I know and hopefully make him a better engineer in the
> process... I don't know everything, (and I can prove it) but that's how we
> learn and grow. Funny thing, I never gave it a thought to try the Top Gun
> thing or take a shot at teaching/mentoring because I thought I wasn't smart
> enough and the people I was supposed to be teaching would know more than
> me. Now THAT's a way to learn what you Don't know! Bottom line is as you
> said, we and the industry are getting older and life's too short to let it
> pass by... I never met Barry but I'd heard his name in several places and
> it's sad it was last heard this way...
> Count your blessings for sure, but not your drill holes, let the tool
> do that for you, it's way faster... ;-)
> Later...
>
> Scott Decker – Senior Analyst, Drafting & Design Services CID+ –
> Electronic Systems Center
> UTC AEROSPACE SYSTEMS
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> From: DesignerCouncil [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
> Brooks, William
> Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2016 9:34 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [External] Re: [DC] Barry Hurley, RIP
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> So sorry to hear about Barry. My condolences to Barry's family and
> friends.
>
>
>
> Our little designer community is very talented but getting older... (I
> turned 61 this year).
>
> 57 years old is way too young... I'm sure he would agree that there's so
> much left to do... Life is so very short.
>
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>
> I participated in the Top Gun competition once... it was a good challenge.
> One thing I found there, was the idea that this skill set isn't just about
> me getting a job.
>
> Rick Hartley asked me if I ever thought of mentoring... He encouraged me
> to look into it. That set me on a journey that I don't think I would have
> found if he hadn't shared his thoughts with me.
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> You must know that each and every one of you matter. You make a
> difference... you are appreciated. Please, share, mentor, and teach, even
> if it's just a fellow employee or friend.
>
> Reach out and lend someone a hand, share with them what you know... The
> younger ones coming up are looking to find a path to their own success and
> the only ones who have been there are we few that are here designing away
> day to day. Think back, someone else helped you... consider passing it
> along. :)
>
> There are many ways to contribute, I notice the STEM projects going on...
> Kids learning how to develop robotics, technical skills, electronics,
> computer programming...there's an interest out there.
>
>
>
> Meanwhile I'll keep designing complex boards, sharing what I know and
> having a blast with my sculpting and painting. I have some good memories
> with my kids and grandkids... I plan to make more. I hope it lasts a good
> while longer. There's so much to do. :)
>
>
>
> RIP Barry.
>
>
>
> Best regards,
>
>
>
> William Brooks, CID+
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> Printed Circuit Designer
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> Subject: [DC] Barry Hurley, RIP
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> I’m sad to share the news that Barry Hurley, for years a fixture at the
> PCB West conferences and one of the original Top Gun Award Winners, passed
> away Nov. 12 at the age of 57. An obituary and some visitation and other
> information is here:
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> Best,
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> Mike
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> Mike Buetow
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