That's a very different version of the American Dream than what I've always considered it to be. Even as portrayed in movies through rose tinted glasses it's al

That's a very different version of the American Dream than what I've always considered it to be. Even as portrayed in movies through rose tinted glasses it's always seemed to be the conjecture that even if you start with nothing, through a lot of hard work, thrift, frugality and determination you can work your way up through the ranks and eventually achieve a good living. They generally make a big deal out of the protagonist living a hard scrabble life while they're working towards their big break. Seeing it as being guaranteed a home and family on an average workers pay is completely detached from that narrative.