There’s much to be said for ripping off the Band-Aid when someone has shown they’re incapable of doing their job. I’ve been loyal to staff members because they were there from the get-go, but just because someone had an early seat at the table doesn’t mean you need to keep feeding them, especially if they’re biting the hand.
What does the phrase “had an early seat at the table” in this paragraph mean?

A sit near the table early than others

B enter the dining room early than others

C work in the company when it is just founded

D be the oldest member in the company