> This is an interesting line of discussion, but it's really orthogonal to one's race/gender/ethnicity/etc. Some people (like|accept|are willing to play) the "n

> This is an interesting line of discussion, but it's really orthogonal to one's race/gender/ethnicity/etc. Some people (like|accept|are willing to play) the "networking game" and some people aren't. In either case, it's a simple truth that a willingness and ability to play that game usually corresponds with more money, more responsibility, etc. Exactly. Most jobs in companies are not ridiculously hard to do, you don't necessarily need to amazingly brilliant to do that. Hell, I was challenged more in grad. school than I have been in any job after that. On the other hand, I get paid shit tons more. The "real world" has a lot of bullshit to deal with like meetings, chit chatting with your boss and getting ahead. I don't think it is good but on the other hand, you would be particularly foolish if you think that the world is a meritocratic system.