old but competent

these 18 to 20 year old children I'm processing to start the job make me feel old. 

but the older people im processing make me feel competent.  competence permeates at every level I've learned.  from the first impression, to how well they fill out a I2 form, to their ability to follow instructions and bring appropriate documentation, to complaining about the job before they even started, a persons competence/character shows up at every level. 

I may be old but at least im competent.