> The lazy rich kid to you, may be the perfect candidate to a VP hiring for an influential role. If the candidate is perfect because of the skills, work ethic,

> The lazy rich kid to you, may be the perfect candidate to a VP hiring for an influential role. If the candidate is perfect because of the skills, work ethic, etc. then they by definition have merit, so that's not the type we're talking about. > I'd be hasty to generalize your own perspective to those who are filling those seats. I'm not. :) > The meritorious care far less about the reputation of elite institutions than the elite do. Yes, that's what I've been saying from the get-go.