I’ve observed this behavior, but never came up with such a succinct (perhaps pithy) way of describing it.
How about "when your career depends on appearing to solve problems, fake ones are much easier than real ones".
> but never came up with such a succinct (perhaps pithy) way of describing it.
Here's one.
"Life is complicated, so is rule-making."
How about "when your career depends on appearing to solve problems, fake ones are much easier than real ones".