To mentor or not to mentor, thats is the question

[Wayne C.]

Originally Posted by Freddy204

My team advisers have ask me to mentor the team next year. I feel that if I come back next year that I can help improve the team image/organization. But the down side of it,is that everyone will not respect me for trying to help out the team. WHAT DOES THE FIRST COMMUNITY THINK I SHOULD DO.

I want to do it next year to help and improve the team

Also I am looking to come twice a week and with them to regionals to help out, next year

If you can and want to mentor then do it. If you show leadership and take responsibility for the needs of the team the members would be stupid not to respect you. And if any are too stupid to respect your appropriate efforts what do you care ?- they are the ones with the problem, not you.

Your adult mentors think you would be an asset so you probably will be. This is a grande opportunity for you and your team. Take advantage of it.

Of course this should be your decision- not the FIRST community's. Take charge of your destiny.

WC