But you overcame that (or you'd not be in this NG). Good for you.

Some older adult hams show a similar lack of understanding and, being in
their sixties and seventies, will probably not become technically savvy.
For a few, the gear cannot be made automatic enough. They need constant
coaching.

[I had to delete a rambling, ill-mannered rant from here. Everything I
said
applied to me at some point, too.]

It's like the guy that buys a sailboat and can't find the start button. Too
late to realize you need a Capt., 1st mate, Navigator, Engineer,
Electrician, Bilge Rat, Chief, Cook and bottle washer on board. If not you
better bring a friend who is.