Over many years, the current leadership have set the culture. They decide who to keep and who to let go. People may nibble at the hand that feeds them, for necessary upwards feedback, but they generally refrain from outright biting it. So fresh bait straight from college is always easiest prey.

In essence, how people treat newcomers, especially vulnerable ones, speaks volumes about the values and culture already set in the organization. There are organizations and countries where people can expect nothing good from leadership.