Isn't this a bit backwards? I expect a new hire to understand that they can't put all their initiatives into the product, certainly not a joke, unless they're

Isn't this a bit backwards? I expect a new hire to understand that they can't put all their initiatives into the product, certainly not a joke, unless they're explicitly told otherwise. I'd expect a new hire to understand there is a natural pace for everything to grow -- as in all relationships -- so they can't go all out on day 1. On the other hand, I'd want a senior engineer to use their initiative a lot more often. They would also understand that their job is to contribute confidently to the best of their ability.