I've noticed a basic pattern. Especially with web-based companies. Inexperienced / non-technical folks get put into important decision-making positions. They

I've noticed a basic pattern. Especially with web-based companies. Inexperienced / non-technical folks get put into important decision-making positions. They hire the young / hip devs. Definitely don't want to spend the money older devs are asking for. Also it "kills the vibe" to have 30-somethings in the office when you're a company full of 20'somethings. They spend a few years on the project. With project deadline looming, and no idea how they're going to finish, they bring in the older devs for short contracts to try to finish the job before deadline.