Status vs Experience

High flyers go through a quicker path. Their way of doing things is different. They have a shorter time so they are harder on us. They have the “I think I’m right” attitude and don’t listen to other more experienced people. So they end up having to fight fire but you just have to go along with what they want.

Don't ask me again

As a newbie, I approached this person for info. She expressed frustration because my predecessor had asked her before. Knowledge resides in people. When they leave their knowledge leaves too.

Get it first time, dummy

Not everybody is willing to share knowledge. I have this colleague who is very experienced. She will explain in one breath and you have to try to understand her. If you ask her again, she’ll raise her voice. These tend to be old-timers.