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Originally Posted by DaveSparks
Also I dont seem to enjoy FIRST as many others seem to do.
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Take a look at why you're on FIRST. If you're only doing it as a commitment and not for personal enjoyment/gain; then take another look at if you want to continue in FIRST.
Posting this thread on CD is a pretty good indicator that you want to stick with FIRST. Being at the bottom 5 in a regional doesn't seem to be a reason for leaving your team, you should look at it as a reason for putting more into the team and getting results. No one is going to hand you an incredible robot and regional wins, you're going to have to work hard at it.
From personal experience, I quit my team during my senior year because of disagreements with the teacher. Instead, I stuck with FIRST, started a FTC team and won 2 regionals with a world finalist. Even with that much sucess, I still look back at leaving the FRC team and wonder if it was the best choice.
As for joining the verteran of 7 years; go for it if you think you'll get more from it. From my person opinion, regional wins and awards mean very little in the long run. I think you would gain much more from sticking to your own team (and playing the leadership role) then to assist a team that probably doesn't need a whole lot of help.
You know your position better than anyone else, but I hope I gave you a bit to think about.