Collapsing Object Manager problem

Hi, I find that when I am editing Layers, such as

'Populating' (I think it is called) like welding/Combining similar objects  in complex Layers to save memory,

Grouping objects,

or Moving objects between Layers,

and I want to keep the 2 or more Layers I'm working on Expanded, (like a File Cabinet), 

The whole show collapses unecessarily.

I then have to go and find the spot again and it's a real pain because the task maybe a repetitive task especially if it's Groups within Groups.

Anyone have any suggestions, please?