Unfortunately, after reading Robert Crinkley's "The Decline and Fall of IBM" and IBM buying RedHat - this really shouldn't surprise anyone.
I've been part of organizations that went after younger talent but made it clear the Senior staff was expected to mentor and groom the "youngbloods". I have to say, working with younger developers really keeps me on my toes from a transfer of knowledge aspect and just getting to listen to new, different ways to look at problems. It is one thing to be able to do something, it is something else entirely to be able to understand enough to teach someone else how to do it too.
Unfortunately, I don't think that is the goal at RedHat, since they are not planning to keep a minimum number of senior-level positions as they retire, quit or have to be let go. Its just a numbers game - low wages, fewer expenses from a benefits package standpoint (less PTO accrual rates, less medical, etc.).
Unfortunately, after reading Robert Crinkley's "The Decline and Fall of IBM" and IBM buying RedHat - this really shouldn't surprise anyone.
I've been part of organizations that went after younger talent but made it clear the Senior staff was expected to mentor and groom the "youngbloods". I have to say, working with younger developers really keeps me on my toes from a transfer of knowledge aspect and just getting to listen to new, different ways to look at problems. It is one thing to be able to do something, it is something else entirely to be able to understand enough to teach someone else how to do it too.
Unfortunately, I don't think that is the goal at RedHat, since they are not planning to keep a minimum number of senior-level positions as they retire, quit or have to be let go. Its just a numbers game - low wages, fewer expenses from a benefits package standpoint (less PTO accrual rates, less medical, etc.).