We don't choose our peers so much. I just read an article about people who make more than I do -- I've never met them. Peers is used here in a broad sense. It i

We don't choose our peers so much. I just read an article about people who make more than I do -- I've never met them. Peers is used here in a broad sense. It isn't your close group of friends, which you do choose (somewhat :P)