"The Importance of Experience"

A giant ship's engine broke down and after unsuccessful attempts to repair it, a Mechanical Engineer with 30+ years of experience was hired.

The engineer carefully inspected the engine, then used a small hammer to knock something gently, which successfully fixed the engine.

A week later, the engineer informed the ship owner that the total cost of the repair was $20,000.

The ship owner was shocked by the cost, considering the seemingly simple fix, and requested a detailed bill.

The engineer explained that the charge was broken down as follows: $2 for tapping with a hammer, and $19,998 for knowing where and how to tap.

This story underscores the value of recognizing and respecting expertise and experience, which are the culmination of years of dedication, learning, and hard work.

The engineer emphasized that the fee was not for the minutes spent on the job, but for the years of experience that allowed the issue to be resolved efficiently.