I think some of the best staff work in the free clinics, because they are there for the patients, even if it means less money. Personally, I'm fine with working with a trainee as long as they have the humility to admit when they don't know something, and ask for help, or ask me my opinion. Everyone has to train and be a new grad. The patients early in their careers form the therapist they will become. So it can be pretty cool, if you have some one smart. But I wouldn't want someone with no experience, and no humility, because it's scarier to have to rely on someone who thinks they know everything, but doesn't. I think it really depends on the trainee.