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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There is another factor.  For a while I was very involved with new college graduates recruited at my work for an executive training program, and I went through this program myself.  I guess our screening was pretty good - all the young adults were very bright, hard working, conscientious, etc.; we barely had any bad apples.   And in the first few years they all performed equally well regardless of where they went to school.   The differences started showing up about 3 years out.  [b]The ones who grew up privileged had an easier time talking to higher ups, making their points, shmoozing at happy hours and so on, and they ended up being promoted faster. [/b]  I know that some people are able to absorb it simply by being around those who grew up privileged, but many can't.   [/quote]

That could be private school, it could also be having the ability to take risks because losing a job wouldn't be catastrophic. Someone who needs a job is much more likely to keep their heads down and work hard than someone who don't actually need the job. [/quote]

+1 Plus, the wealthy can afford to take all of those unpaid internships and other important opportunities that require money up front.  They don't have to work extra jobs to pay for rent, necessities, etc or make a choice between a prestigious unpaid or low paying work opportunity and supporting themselves.

Being set up by your parents when you are emerging into a career gets you many, many legs up.  Not all will take these opportunities and make something of it, but many will.[/quote]

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