Started flying the A330 when I was 24, while one of my friends on the fleet was 22. Can't see the problem with it and certainly has nothing to do with having the contacts.
In our company it is all down to seniority and we have been lucky to join the company at the right time.
In all my years on the A330 never had any problems with any of the old guard.
You will probably see that Expedite08 is a bitter and twisted wanabee.