>High performers tend to get bored with the reality of most development. This usually presents as over-enginerring and a reluctance to do dull but necessary tas

>High performers tend to get bored with the reality of most development. This usually presents as over-enginerring and a reluctance to do dull but necessary tasks. Oh hell yes. This exactly matches my experience. To the point where I actually consider high performers a detriment to the overall effort. I have been the most happy with mediocre, cooperative people in the team.