I almost feel as if there's a corollary in the tech industry, specifically with long time employees. When an employee has worked somewhere for a long time, cer

I almost feel as if there's a corollary in the tech industry, specifically with long time employees. When an employee has worked somewhere for a long time, certain systems are considered untouchable (as if they were made by the hand of God), until the brilliant person who came up with them leaves. Then there's a flurry of development to replace unmaintainable pieces, or get to that next level of performance, etc. Plus, new people will avoid that area, considering it plowed and looking for whatever new green pasture will net them that recognition and promotion.