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I’ve been noticing something lately, and I’m trying to make sense of it. Some new graduates—junior employees—seem to be quite selective about what they take on at work. Instead of saying yes to opportunities that might stretch them or help them learn more about how the organisation actually works, they seem to stick closely to a narrow scope. What I don’t quite understand is why. Early in your career is one of the best times to learn as much as you can—how different systems connect, how decisions are made, and how things really run behind the scenes. That kind of understanding doesn’t just come from doing your assigned tasks; it comes from being curious, asking questions, and getting involved. If you don’t build that broader picture, you end up relying a lot on what others tell you. And while that might work in the short term, it can make it harder to think independently or make confident decisions later on—especially if you move into leadership roles. I guess what concerns me is that some of these opportunities to learn won’t always be there. People with deep knowledge eventually move on or retire, and when they do, a lot of that experience goes with them. If you haven’t taken the time to learn from them, it’s not something you can easily get back later. It just feels like a bit of a missed chance. Being open to learning and taking on more early on can really shape how capable and confident you become down the road. I’m genuinely curious—what’s behind this mindset? Are there things I’m not seeing from their perspective?