I can think of a way those differing views are consistent: there are a lot of jobs at GS25, and probably not a lot of parents who pull strings to get their kids

I can think of a way those differing views are consistent: there are a lot of jobs at GS25, and probably not a lot of parents who pull strings to get their kids entry-level jobs there; once you move up the food chain to more desired jobs that is likely the opposite.