Yes, what he's talking about does happen to many engineers, but not all. Also, not all Jr engineers are more coachable, or compliant. I have 50+yo co-workers th

Yes, what he's talking about does happen to many engineers, but not all. Also, not all Jr engineers are more coachable, or compliant. I have 50+yo co-workers that are eager to learn from me. Many older employees have learned that it doesn't pay to argue with managers too much, whereas young engineers can be idealistic and uncompromising; they also expect to make a difference immediately, regardless of experience.