I have worked with an apprentice almost my whole career, and I enjoy it. Even when I was an apprentice there were times I worked with another apprentice. A fellas entire career is a learning experience, and passing on that knowledge. Sometimes you learn the wrong way and down the road you find out the right way, but everybody learns! I tell the apprentices that work with me , my ways are neither right or wrong , they just work for me. Now some work procedures have to be done in the proper sequence, such as taking out a work permit before applying grounds and removing grounds before surrendering a work permit. A good apprentice will have a head on his shoulders and be able to think about everything he is shown , and figure for himself the best way, as long as it is done safely.