[throw0101a]

> Some people do it for job safety. The logic is ...

Has anyone actually seen this logic work out well for the person that invokes it? Generally the type of person that uses it is one that you probably don't want on your team.

[thiefmeister]

I have!

Company promoted the guy and raised his salary because he had plan to leave the company

[vidarh]

I know in instances like that, though, my next step would be to start working on contingency plans, as if someone has proven themselves to be indispensable, then that very fact is a risk that needs to be managed.

[beart]

Like having a new guy learn the material, taught by the old guy who doesn't want anyone else knowing it!