Higher-ups and execs don't care if you're mediocre and barely get the job done as long as you kiss their ass and take their low pay to make them look good and get their bonuses.
In the entire hierarchy of the company there has to be somebody that recognizes quality and experience over job barely done (or not at all).
I see companies that prefer gullible as make pretend role playing, there is no money and business is barely moving along but hey at least I am owning something.
Just don't get it I suppose. I did run successful company then sold it at its peak, but it was never about role playing while I was at the top.