[svnt]

The job of execs/middle managers seems to often be dual parenting: 1) coordinate the capable well-parented employees below them, and 2) pander to the usefully myopic spoiled brats above.

[groundzeros2015]

I would personally met the most spoiled brats dealing with big tech employees.

[svnt]

If this were true and you were their manager you would not have to deal with it. You could coach or remove them.

[groundzeros2015]

I don't think I get to remove employees for being from privileged families and having unrealistic expectations.