If you are mentoring someone who is clearly not suitable for the profession, and you think you are being nice by keeping him/her as long as possible, you are actually doing a big disservice to everyone because:
. The time and efforts you sink on that individual can be more effectively spent on other tasks, including mentoring other more qualified people.
. That someone can be happier and more successful at doing something else. You are delaying or (worse) depriving his/her opportunity.
. You are degrading the performance and reputation of yourself and your institution.
. That someone can set up a bad example and cast off negative influence to nearby people.
. You are wasting money and resources sponsored by taxpayers or shareholders.
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