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Don't misinterpret what the parent is saying. It's not "one introduction will", it's "one introduction could". If you are wealthy and connected enough there are
by Pfhreak 6y ago
Don't misinterpret what the parent is saying. It's not "one introduction will", it's "one introduction could". If you are wealthy and connected enough there are many folks who will gladly ensure your children are taken care of, if for no other reason than to be connected to the parent/family.
An introduction might lead to a job, apprenticeship, or internship. It might lead to a partnership somewhere or the opportunity to invest in some way you would not normally have access to. Or it could open the door to further introductions and connections. Network effects are powerful things, and being introduced to the right node in the social graph can make all the difference.
- fumar 6y agoAdd to it that that one investment requires the capital to invest. I have no connections outside of my career bubble and those people are seemingly in the same class as I am. How would I ever supersede my class?...or should I even aspire to do so? It seems unlikely and in many ways out of my control. This is coming from someone who believes in a strong work ethic and increasing access to risk (good or bad).
- seppin 6y agoI think it's dramatically understated as well how much of a permeant disadvantage not having connections from family/friends is. You can literally work your whole life and not be able to have a single deal be made that another person can ask a "family friend" to help facilitate in a matter of days. The door to some people is permanently closed, no matter how hard their "hustle".