I wonder how many times I've underestimated people who end up eventually providing solutions to my problem. Sometimes, I only share perhaps out of obligation or frustration and don't expect to find a solution from these grey areas. Yet on more than one occasion solutions have come from places where I expected it least.
It teaches an important lesson on humility and how Providence can act on a matter. One big part of the lesson is that we certainly shouldn't underestimate anyone and their capabilities when it comes to the social order of things. While the solution may not be with the person directly, it is very possible that they could provide insights or connections that will lead us down that path.
It is also left to us to be as vocal as possible about any challenges we face. Of course it doesn't mean sharing in a way that sets us up for mockery, rather being vocal in the sense that we don't let arrogance stifle our tongues when we need to share.
I believe that if you seek a solution and it isn't immediately forthcoming from our own end, then an open mindset towards it is the way to go. Sharing might just be the final ingredient that shakes us an eventual solution.