My mentor and I have been working together for three years and he still gives me advice like I'm the person I was when we started and I've grown a lot but I don't know how to tell him that some of his guidance doesn't fit my situation anymore without seeming ungrateful.
More people experience this than they realize.
You've grown a lot, but your mentor still treats you like the person you used to be.
“Where Are You with Military — Defense Industry & Civilian?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.