There’s a saying that goes, “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know” and it’s something that I’ve seen firsthand with my friend who recently got a job at a bank.
He’s not the brightest person in the world and he can’t even spell, but he was able to get a job simply because his mother had contacts in the banking industry.
I’ve known my friend since childhood and we’ve been close ever since. He’s always been a bit of an oddball and he’s never been academically inclined. He’s often struggled to keep up in school and he has a low IQ and also EQ.
He’s also not very good at spelling and he’s never been great at communication either.
Despite all of his shortcomings, my friend was able to get a job at a bank because of his mother’s connections. His mother works in the banking industry and she was able to get him an interview with the bank. Even though he wasn’t a qualified candidate, they gave him the job because of his mother’s influence.
This experience has taught me a valuable lesson: even if you don’t have the skills or qualifications, it’s possible to get ahead if you have friends or family in high places. My friend was able to get a job in a sector that he wasn’t qualified for, simply because his mother had contacts who could vouch for him.
It’s disheartening to think that people with the right connections can get ahead even if they don’t have the skills or qualifications to do the job. It’s unfair for those of us who have to work hard to get ahead and it can be discouraging when we see people getting ahead without any real effort.
At the same time, though, I’m also a realist and I understand that this is just the way the world works. People have connections and those connections can be used to get ahead. It’s not an ideal system but it’s one that we have to live with.
I’m proud of my friend for making the most of the opportunity he was given. Even though he wasn’t qualified for the job, he’s still doing his best to make the most of it. He’s been working hard to learn the ropes and he’s doing his best to keep up with the other employees.
My friend’s experience has taught me a valuable lesson: having friends or family in high places can be a huge advantage if you’re looking to get ahead. It’s not ideal, but it’s certainly one way to get ahead and make something of yourself. It’s not about being smart or qualified, it’s about having the right connections.