I think I do (or maybe they're talking about something else entirely).
I've worked in companies where the organization is profitable, stable, and old - in these situations invariably you will get a camp of people who are just there for the paycheck and benefits, being that the crazy roller coaster startup days are over.
I've had negative experiences working with these sorts of employees - and I suspect that's what "corporate lifer" is referring to. Generally they will oppose anything aggressive or innovative in a risky way - after all the purpose for them is to prevent any and all things that potentially can rock the boat. Whatever preserves the status quo best, and keeps the paychecks rolling in, is good, and whatever might inspire change and risk, is bad.
I've worked in companies where the organization is profitable, stable, and old - in these situations invariably you will get a camp of people who are just there for the paycheck and benefits, being that the crazy roller coaster startup days are over.
I've had negative experiences working with these sorts of employees - and I suspect that's what "corporate lifer" is referring to. Generally they will oppose anything aggressive or innovative in a risky way - after all the purpose for them is to prevent any and all things that potentially can rock the boat. Whatever preserves the status quo best, and keeps the paychecks rolling in, is good, and whatever might inspire change and risk, is bad.