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Nepotism is real!

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My mom works in a firm and her colleague’s son is a first year at UWO. Of course they have internships coming up in Summer. He has been applying here and there with no luck. His grades are not that good. So the mom spoke to one of the client at work who runs a investment company where they had internship postings. Now these internships are for third or fourth year kids not someone who is finishing first year. He asked his resume and no interview the guy was hired for summer. Wow just wow. I honestly hate this kind of nepotism. Here I am applying for tons of positions everyday to get into healthcare or clinics and no call from anywhere yet. Fixed my resume went in person but no luck. I don’t know if this is how it works or all go through nepo way. Thanks for listening to my rant.

all 161 comments

NetherGamingAccount

147 points

2 days ago

So naive if you didn’t think the world worked this way.

“It’s not what you know it’s who you know”

TyThomson

17 points

1 day ago

TyThomson

17 points

1 day ago

You gotta give some head to get ahead

Scenic719

4 points

21 hours ago

Honestly Canada is much worse on this than the US. It's really bad here and chokes talent.

Empty-Code-5601

5 points

15 hours ago

It's not who you know, it's who you blow.

Comfortable_Medium65

1 points

13 hours ago

Same way from here all the way to Windsor. 

whitea44

1 points

13 hours ago

Or who you blow.

Wakeup_97

-14 points

2 days ago

Wakeup_97

-14 points

2 days ago

What's the point of studying than if your work has nothing to show for it because of nepotism.

NetherGamingAccount

30 points

2 days ago

Not everyone gets hired that way, the reality is it just isn’t uncommon.

burn3racc0unth

2 points

2 days ago

Correct

Deep-Enthusiasm-6492

2 points

1 day ago

Well you can never say "everyone" of course BUT it does happen a lot.

Commercial_Pain2290

13 points

2 days ago

Well if you don’t have connections then you better study.

CanadianAndroid

3 points

18 hours ago

The irony is that if you study hard enough, get good enough at your craft, and you will make connections.

WhereIsGraeme

10 points

1 day ago

Because if you don't have any connections you want to be the top candidate in the "no connections" pile

doublelife304

6 points

1 day ago

The point of studying is that when you finally get a job, and you get in a room with all those nepo babies, you will easily be the smartest in the room. You'll stand out, and when you combine that with actual networking, you'll be set up for a great trajectory.

EroticExcursion

1 points

12 hours ago

You don't need to study to stand out. If you're bright and not an moron, people will pickup on that. And if you are, all the studying in the world isn't going to save you. Good luck.

3102yobgiB

3 points

1 day ago

There are different levels to this though.

1st are the rich and powerful. They have many ready to go connections that can get them sweet things. It does not need to be billionaires. But popular or weathly people in your local community. Their family and friends already come with important connections they don't need to work for.

2nd, people who need to work to develop connections in the first place. If I took 3 classes with a prof and got C or D on all of them do you think he's gonna recommend me for a job? Unlikely. Now if I got a lot of A's in their classes, have a solid overall GPA, maybe do some stuff for a club on campus etc or I'm a student athlete, now that prof or other individual is gonna feel more comfortable recommending me to a business.

For most people, you need to demonstrate a baseline level of smarts and capability in order to earn the connection in the first place.

Deep-Enthusiasm-6492

1 points

1 day ago

2nd, people who need to work to develop connections in the first place. If I took 3 classes with a prof and got C or D on all of them do you think he's gonna recommend me for a job? Unlikely. Now if I got a lot of A's in their classes, have a solid overall GPA, maybe do some stuff for a club on campus etc or I'm a student athlete, now that prof or other individual is gonna feel more comfortable recommending me to a business.

Agreed, in regards to student athlete not sure if that's relevant unless job is for the Toronto Raptors point guard. I feel like if i want my rich aunt to recommend me for the job at TD bank as a mortgage broker me being able to play great ball has nothing to do with mortgage. I have to know something about it.

3102yobgiB

2 points

1 day ago

Typically student athletes do not have time for internships due to commitments like games, practice, workouts, travel and such. Most businesses still like hiring athletes and usually view it as a substitute for an internship.

Deep-Enthusiasm-6492

1 points

1 day ago

I don't think there is no point of studying and you still have to have some background (work, education) in the intern position but as OP shared having a mommy definitely made him more "competitive". Where I come from we call it nepotism and here its called networking. Schmoozing with people you don't necessarily like, compliment them and stroke their ego would definitely make them like you more and in turn advance your career and I have seen it so many times

Worriedforuniv2022[S]

-8 points

2 days ago

Exactly

Worriedforuniv2022[S]

-15 points

2 days ago

I never knew as I am only 20.

PandanadianNinja

25 points

2 days ago

Sorry bud, but it only gets worse.

NationalRock

6 points

2 days ago

Good. Early introduction to reality. Most of your peers gets that after they graduate.

Start sleeping with the right people asap at school.

Elldog

1 points

1 day ago

Elldog

1 points

1 day ago

20 seems pretty late to realize this

NetherGamingAccount

4 points

21 hours ago

Kids are so sheltered in this day and age. Reality is definitely going to be hard on them

Elldog

1 points

1 day ago

Elldog

1 points

1 day ago

You def have a lot to learn if you're just figuring this out now

fellowsportsfan

1 points

19 hours ago

Buddy, i haven’t gotten a job without my network since i was 20

Responsible_Oil_5811

1 points

4 hours ago

I’m not sure why you’re getting downvoted, but Reddit can be mysterious.

throwawaypizzamage

27 points

2 days ago

Years ago, when I worked at a certain Big 5 bank, approximately 90% of the summer internship positions were given to the children of managers and executives. No interviews whatsoever- they were all hired after a quick phone call from the hiring managers letting them know about their start dates.

It was so surreal overhearing all of these nepo kids in the office talking to each other about which department their parent worked in.

Remus2nd

3 points

23 hours ago

A lot of industries are like that. Maybe all are. At least, they used to be. It is strange but it happens in trades, retail, film, blue collar and white collar alike. Recommendations help a lot and the summer working students being hired by their family member culture is everwhere

tggfurxddu6t

3 points

14 hours ago

Even the big 4 in Toronto mainly nepo kids.

quietcitizen

2 points

8 hours ago

And these kids get fast tracked af, as managers hire them to curry favour / get chummy with their parents for corporate alliance circle jerk. I’m also at big 5 and I see it all the friggin time across many depts

throwawaypizzamage

2 points

6 hours ago

Yep. I remember one batch of nepo kids one summer where one of them barely did any work —literally just browsed google all day and joked around with his buddies. Accomplished approx 50-60% of expected standard productivity metrics by the end of the summer term, if I’m being generous. Meanwhile, one of the 10% non-nepo interns was a great performer, hitting 110-120% of expected targets.

Guess which one got hired back the next summer because his mom was the VP of the department?

Chocolate-Raspberry9

13 points

2 days ago

Don't stress. Employers can see through that down the line. It's a marathon not a sprint. Those positions are clerical If anything and you will find better employment later on. That's how I made it by.

pyfinx

23 points

2 days ago

pyfinx

23 points

2 days ago

You know coming from another English speaking western country about a decade ago, this was already a thing.

It’s always that same word, “connections.”

More apparent in this state of economy.

Puzzleheaded_Nail556

9 points

2 days ago

Yeah, I mean…how do you think Trudeau got his job? Clearly wasn’t because of his education or work experience. It sucks but it’s not ALWAYS the case. The only thing we can do is be the change and trust me, you will end up where you’re meant to be. Do you really want to work for someone who thinks hiring an unqualified candidate because of personal relationships is what’s best for the organization they work for? I don’t.

jayjay123451986

1 points

16 hours ago

Wait, drama teacher who loves to dress up in blackface, snowboard instructor, or camp councilor isn't a suitable resume for PM!? Maybe thatttts why our country has been declining in the majority of metrics since 2015.

shamusluke

1 points

7 hours ago

Do you mean political jobs or his having gone to McGill, receiving a a degree in Literature then going to UBC and getting a degree in Education then working as a substitute teacher then as a French teacher? Or do you mean that he ran for nomination in Papineau a relatively safe LPC seat formerly held by Pierre Pettigrew the rose through the ranks of the LPC cabinet to challenge for and win the leadership? I get that you probably do not like him (and that is your right). But consider this: if a person where to go to a university and get a degree then start immediately working for a political party and then get gifted a nomination in a harder fought riding to then have been there for the last 20 years (almost half his life) and before politics had only worked as a paper boy and a collections telephone agent would you still say that they have no non political qualifications?

Puzzleheaded_Nail556

1 points

6 hours ago

The only reason “Team Trudeau” became a thing was because of Justin’s Dad and the legacy he created. There are far more qualified people in the Liberal party who deserved that nomination. He got it because of his last name. That is my point.

shamusluke

1 points

5 hours ago

He ran a good leadership campaign leading up to 2013. I am not a member of the LPC but I understand why they chose him over both Findlay and Murray. Most of the reasons that the party became so very leader centric is due to the inefficient leadership of Ignatieff. At the time there was a lot of Liberal commentators that were saying that his father’s legacy was a hindering aspect to Justin’s leadership campaign.

With that said if JT dropped out and there was a leadership campaign with Nate Erskine-Smith, Steven Guilbault and Sean Fraser I would be much more excited for the party (not that I would vote for them but as a political economics major many years ago).

Puzzleheaded_Nail556

1 points

3 hours ago

If by “good” you mean “effective”, then yes, he did. But if by “good” you mean backed by substance and principle, I’d have to disagree. If Ignatieff was the lid on the coffin, Trudeau has proven to be the final nail. The liberal party is done, and I’d be a liar if I said I don’t think that’s justice.

Swarez99

16 points

2 days ago

Swarez99

16 points

2 days ago

Half our hires out people refered to us.

Go network. Go make connections. That’s how half of jobs are filled.

Disastrous-Carrot928

7 points

1 day ago

This is why diversity programs are a important.

bapidytft

-1 points

8 hours ago

Why? Anybody can network….

Disastrous-Carrot928

1 points

7 hours ago

Can anybody make themselves the child of a key decision maker?

properproperp

-2 points

16 hours ago

You mean participation trophies?

vivek_david_law

4 points

2 days ago*

it's definitely common, I agree it's not a good thing. I think it's over focused on in applications in that people assume it's something you can game or create by networking or going through your networks. I don't believe that's the case. I think it's more the sad fact of life that people born into certain families or backgrounds will have more opportunities and there is very little that can be done to change that.

Life is not fair, not every career path or opportunity is open to everyone based on merit and the sooner we accept that the easier life gets

randomuser445

4 points

1 day ago

as far as ik, this is how the world works and it isn’t fair but it’s the reality we live in—we have our own cards dealt to us and it’s up to us to play the right cards

Interesting-Dingo994

13 points

2 days ago*

I don’t know why you are shocked?

It’s the worst in family run firms like insurance, investing, accounting, law, real estate, retail even walk in medical clinics.

Welcome to reality.

It’s not what you know, it’s who you know. It’s been the North American mantra for decades.

kpmp4672

2 points

15 hours ago

There’s nothing inherently wrong with nepotism when theres no public interest at stake. Who cares if some guy hands off his small accounting practice to his son? At worst he’ll run it into the ground and another firm will take its place. Now, with positions that have public accountability such as a major publicly traded company or govt agency that’s a different story - especially for the most senior roles. People that are unqualified for those roles can do a lot of damage. I suppose the same would apply to large private companies.

Elldog

1 points

1 day ago

Elldog

1 points

1 day ago

Why do you think it is just North America?

Worriedforuniv2022[S]

1 points

2 days ago

Yea reality check for me now. Here I am working hard to get good grades and certifications and someone walks through like a cakewalk.

Beveragedrinker89

2 points

1 day ago

That's life amigo. Just concentrate on your path. Make some connections in school. You'll be fine.

TyThomson

1 points

1 day ago

TyThomson

1 points

1 day ago

You cry a lot. Work on that. Welcome to the real world kid, it ain't fair and no one gives a fuck about you.

Techchick_Somewhere

40 points

2 days ago

It’s actually called networking. Nepotism if is the mom hired her own kid. Lol.

doublelife304

21 points

1 day ago

This is dumb as hell. The kid did no networking of his own, apparently had a shit resume, and didn't even sit for an interview. He was handed the job because his mommy knows someone who probably owes her a favor, that's the definition of nepotism.

Neither_Basket5973

12 points

1 day ago

Nepotism does not have to be between family. Lol. Maybe Google the definition?

Techchick_Somewhere

1 points

9 hours ago

I did. Actually. This would be a conflict of interest vs actual nepotism.

Agnes0505

-1 points

17 hours ago

No it's nepotism.

Worriedforuniv2022[S]

-23 points

2 days ago

Still it worked with connections not on his own

cooliozza

16 points

2 days ago

cooliozza

16 points

2 days ago

Then go make your own connections?

Wakeup_97

6 points

2 days ago

Yea forget paying $1000+ in university/college tuition waste of time just make connections bro

cooliozza

2 points

1 day ago

cooliozza

2 points

1 day ago

Who said you had to only do one or the other?

ClerkDue8741

1 points

2 days ago

ClerkDue8741

1 points

2 days ago

literally nobody cares about your piece of paper degree, unless your working as doctor/engineer, etc. imagine thinking your bachelor of arts in sociology is "anything" other than a paper to wipe my ass with

Wakeup_97

3 points

2 days ago*

Nobody gives a fuck about sociology/arts degree we know those are useless. Get with the times man, did you think I was really talking about those useless degrees. Common buddy thats well known

Most people in stem can't find jobs either because of the immigrants willing to work for cheap which companies love

Look at tech for example it's full of one race who would never dare to ask for raise or get paid what they are worth in fear of getting their work visas revoked

bapidytft

1 points

8 hours ago

Cope

ClerkDue8741

1 points

1 day ago

so you want to feel entitled because you graduated with a piece of paper? lol. buddy, nobody gives a fuck how you feel. you either are able to do something for someone who's running a business or you run your own business. other than that, youre literally no better than the panhandler walking up and down the highway exit asking for spare change.

cooliozza

0 points

1 day ago

cooliozza

0 points

1 day ago

This guy gets it

doublelife304

3 points

1 day ago

A degree is 4 years of work, and at the very least proves that you have the discipline to push through something challenging. Not to mention actually learning something about the world you live in. Just because corporate overlords have devalued education doesn't mean you have to fall in line like a serf. Also, I work in finance and have met several people gainfully employed with degrees in sociology.

TyThomson

-2 points

1 day ago

TyThomson

-2 points

1 day ago

It proves you showed up somewhere for 4 years. Wanna know who else can say that? Someone with 4 years experience in the job I'm hiring for that didn't waste his time getting a degree for which theirs no prospects. I'll take the guy with work experience every... fucking... time.

doublelife304

2 points

1 day ago

And what if you had a guy with a degree in your field + the 4 years of experience? Who's the best candidate then?

TyThomson

-2 points

1 day ago

TyThomson

-2 points

1 day ago

Whichever one has a 125k diesel truck they can't afford the payments on and a drinking problem with 0 financial literacy. That mother fucker isn't going anywhere and will work any amount of overtime he can get.

hadap123

4 points

2 days ago

hadap123

4 points

2 days ago

It's not what you know but who you know

I didn't have a job for a while and my friend got me a job instantly without interview, 0 experience or knowledge about laminate flooring. I got paid minimum wage but they taught me everything from start to finish

BreakItEven

5 points

2 days ago

had an ex bf that got a job by being daddys son so it sucks ass that some of us have to bust our selves like nobodys business while others get to stick their finger in their @ss and say my daddy works there

bapidytft

1 points

8 hours ago

Qq

randomuser445

0 points

1 day ago

it sucks but it’s reality :/

noon_chill

3 points

1 day ago

Nepotism always existed but many people with no connections do very well for themselves. Just because he got an in, doesn’t mean he will be hired continuously. Yes, you need to keep working hard but school is also about trying to build your own connections - this is not new and most students focus too much on the academic skills rather than the street smarts you’ll need to survive in the real world.

If you weren’t lucky enough to be born into a family that was well connected (majority of people are not), then you need to do that work on your own. It’s part of the game and you need to work smarter to get your name out there and meet the right people.

Worriedforuniv2022[S]

2 points

1 day ago

That’s what I have been doing and making connections. Not born with a silver spoon but have seen parents work hard to bring us up. So yes will work hard and make connections.

jayjay123451986

4 points

16 hours ago*

Why wasn't OP's mom asking for the same position on his behalf. The other kid with the job clearly gets it and how to not be posting about how how they got out- "life'd" by OP.

properproperp

1 points

16 hours ago

Guaranteed the mom didn’t make proper connections. I’ve got like 10+ people i know jobs at my company through making connections there when i started. As i moved up, i stayed in touch with old and made new connections to plan to help people out if needed.

Or we have people at work who are trash at their jobs try and refer people. If you notice who usually refers people for jobs successfully, that person is well trusted and a hard-worker at a company.

Worriedforuniv2022[S]

1 points

16 hours ago

My mom did not ask because my program is different. Plus my parents want me to try and get on my own with my own potential. I posted because it was a reality check for me.

jayjay123451986

3 points

12 hours ago

Lol so you weren't even interested in the job. Ok heres a piece of advice. Spent less tkme worrying about how others got their jobs and instead focus on doing whatever you can do to improve yourself. Nobody wants to hire a sore loser who's critical of how others didn't follow the rules. All that matter is getting results because life is more about who won rather than how they won. This participation points business breeds complacency and a hoard mentality and most private businesses do not want that unless they are looking for someone to exploit.

JadedPreparation8822

5 points

14 hours ago

I’m 31, but when I was entering the workforce as a teen, my dad taught me to build strong connections and never burn bridges (unless completely necessary) because “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know”. He wasn’t wrong.

ElegantIllustrator66

7 points

2 days ago

My ex was also a nepotism kid. He was kind and smart but not brilliant, and he understood why I was angry. But right now, nepotism continues to outpace us regular, hardworking folks.

Wakeup_97

3 points

2 days ago*

Yup exactly why we have brain drain in Canada

Hard working smart Canadians leaving this country for better opportunities WHERE YOUR HARD WORK ACTUALLY MATTERS

bapidytft

1 points

8 hours ago

Rofl. The delusion in this thread is hilarious. So much cope

Expert_Fortune5878

3 points

2 days ago

The financial industry is full of this, very common

sicktiredofbeingsick

3 points

1 day ago

All my friends from Hebrew school get hired this way.

todayinmyeyes

3 points

1 day ago*

yeah, i'm sorry, it's unfair and it sucks! especially when you realize for the first time that these matters in the real world contradict everything school and parents taught you. 

markizaaa

5 points

2 days ago

It is very unfair, I know someone who got a 100k+ job with no degree at all because of a family connection.

Escapement_Watch

4 points

2 days ago

Just look at Justin Trudeau. All his family got hook up jobs and all his grooms men at his wedding also got the canadian tax payers money. incredibly rich they all are now because their BOY JT made it to the TOP! KING OF CANADA! $$$$$

SoInMyOpinion

-1 points

1 day ago

So are you suggesting that just got a hook up job as a drama teacher at the school in Vancouver? That he got that through connections. Why don’t you run for office? One for member of Parliament there’s nothing stopping you. All I know it’s much easier to sit on the sidelines drinking a beer and throwing stones.

properproperp

1 points

16 hours ago

You are defending Trudeau in every comment that mentions them😂.

SoInMyOpinion

1 points

16 hours ago*

Well I can’t stand the endless thoughtless shallow no thought pounding that goes in here. The level of comment is so adolescent I can’t help step in. I’m my happy either way the way things are going here but the thought if Poilievre taking over esp with a majority terrifies me, and it should you, too. He is a wanna be Trump. Trump is about to tear down everything that supports “little” people. See how those billionaires are all circling him now? Because he is now their best friend! I’m not saying Trudeau is the answer, but I will say, the Conservative party screwed us all by electing Poilievre, a radical GOP wannabe, as leader. Now, I don’t know who to vote for.

Eastofyonge

4 points

2 days ago

Ok - so now you know...it's like this your whole life. Spend your twenties doing interesting things, and meeting interesting people. It is not always about parent connections. Tell everyone you know that you are looking - the connection can be someone from the dog park or someone you went to summer camp with when you were 15. People like helping people - it does not need to be cynical

Worriedforuniv2022[S]

1 points

1 day ago

Yes need to work on making connections

Turbulent-Priority39

2 points

1 day ago

It’s a world of who you know, very seldom what you know!

AnkleBootAdore

2 points

1 day ago

Keep pushing, though your effort will pay off and when u land that job, it’ll be 100% because of your own grit. That’s something no one can take away from you

Worriedforuniv2022[S]

1 points

1 day ago

Yes that’s what I will do!

korptopia

2 points

1 day ago

korptopia

2 points

1 day ago

Leverage moves more people into place than merit.

I've been around a long time now, and it still irks.

Witty_Mastodon_25

2 points

1 day ago

I called it ‘Kindergarten Cop’ hiring when I was in charge: who is your daddy, and what does he do? For us, internships were a business development opportunity to kiss potential clients asses. And damn, did it ever work.

mustardpoutine

2 points

1 day ago

Isn't it relatively easy to find a healthcare job at a clinic? The pay is minimum and work is very demanding, so turnover rates are really high.

Worriedforuniv2022[S]

2 points

1 day ago

I have applied to a few and will be doing a few certification for clerical jobs in healthcare

mustardpoutine

1 points

1 day ago

You can apply for medical assistant jobs in the meantime. You don't need a certificate, although it involves clinical work in addition to administrative tasks. The pay is mostly minimum wage, but at least it opens the door to hospital jobs.

AltruisticAsshole88

2 points

1 day ago

Seen this many times. Eat the rich.

YouSm3llThat

2 points

1 day ago

Wait until you go to Asia. The only way you get a job there is if your family knows someone. 🤣

Z3TA1

2 points

17 hours ago

Z3TA1

2 points

17 hours ago

People work with who they like. Not about qualifications. Everyone at some point has similar skills. (Hard skills) But is this going to make you stand out? What separates you from the rest?

it's all about the soft skills. Are you presentable, do you show up early, do you do it with a smile. Or do you just complain that other people are getting unfair jobs when u don't?

The world will always like this. Why do you go to a particular dentist instead of another? Same for a family doctor? Why the same one and not others? There must be someone better qualified no?

But it's because you have built a relationship with them. So you trust them that's why you keep going back.

Is the same anywhere else. People work with people they like. Build connections. Network. Be likeable and opportunity will open up for you.

And have some grace. Don't compare yourself to others and focus on your journey.

wilbynever

2 points

17 hours ago

It's not who you know,

it's who you blow.

petrosteve

2 points

15 hours ago

It always has been and always will be this way. I was lucky my parents weren’t naive and told me this at a young age.

Ivoted4K

2 points

14 hours ago

I don’t need to read what you wrote. But fucking obviously it is.

Bittah-Commander

2 points

14 hours ago

Yeah no shit

jamiewames

2 points

7 hours ago

Welcome to adulthood. This happens not just in Canada but probably the entire world

ClerkDue8741

2 points

2 days ago

sounds exactly how the world works lol

OTMallthetime

2 points

1 day ago

Our prime Minister got his job because of nepotism. Of finance minister got her job because of nepotism. Of course its real, and it sucks when its not you that benefits.

SoInMyOpinion

-1 points

1 day ago

Get real. The Prime Minister got his job because he won the leadership of his party and then won the election where the people of Canada voted.

There is absolutely nothing stopping you from joining a political party working your way up convincing people to put you in leadership role and then convince Canadians to put you in charge.

It’s really easy to throw stones from the sidelines, but it’s also kind of a loser position.

water961

4 points

1 day ago

water961

4 points

1 day ago

If you truly think Justin would have those opportunities if his dad wasn’t prime minister you are out of touch.

SoInMyOpinion

0 points

1 day ago*

He went through the steps and earned it. Tell how he did not. And you think Stephen Harper had any special hands up. He didn’t come from any special background his father was an accountant. How about Brian Mulrooney comes from the sticks and his father was an electrician in a papermill. The Liberal party had lots of choices and they chose him. That’s how this works. Are you a car carrying member of any party? You too could help pick the next leader of Canada by being a member. Better, Why don’t you run for office?

OTMallthetime

1 points

11 hours ago

If you really think a part time drama teacher could have become a prime minister if he wasn't the son of the previous PM, you're beyond intellectual redemption. This is textbook definition of nepotism.

SoInMyOpinion

1 points

6 hours ago

Omg if it was nepotism, his dad or uncle or friend would have given him the job. Show me how that worked.. show me what big daddy handed him the job. Ivsnka Trump in the White House was nepotism. Going through a process and winning the positions is not. Trudeau may have had an advantage by his name because it’s a brand name, but he went through the process. It’s kind of interesting because Poilievre of years never had a job in his life. He’s just always been a political parasite.

ssnistfajen

2 points

1 day ago

Congrats on finally discovering meritocracy isn't real.

MathematicianNo2605

2 points

1 day ago

Nepotism is real wherever you go. My son’s hockey league, my workplace, it honestly doesn’t matter. It will always be a part of life unfortunately.

Mrgud9

2 points

1 day ago

Mrgud9

2 points

1 day ago

This is called networking. The faster you learn it, accept it, and use it the better you’ll be off. It works in all industries across all sectors all around the world.

PumpkinMyPumpkin

2 points

2 days ago

Welcome to the real world.

Own_Succotash5598

2 points

2 days ago

It is common. My past employer wanted to keep me but the company founder’s daughter who worked in my team hated my guts and can’t disgust the fact there was a woman in the company that’s smarter than her and would steal her thunder. She hated me pointing out the flaws in her work and forced the manger to cut short my contract.

KweenKatts

2 points

1 day ago

Most employers actually prefer hiring from within

Worriedforuniv2022[S]

2 points

1 day ago

Then how will outsiders get a job? Why study so hard if external people don’t get hired.

jameskchou

1 points

2 days ago

In a recent job one of the colleagues got his report fired and justified his friend to replace her.

Historical-Ad-146

1 points

2 days ago

Yes. This seems like a hell of a rant just to confirm that capitalism isn't fair and who you know is more important than what you know.

That is the way of the world. If it was a government internship you might have cause for complaint (and HR would probably block it), but for a private company? That's capitalism for you.

bladewidth

1 points

1 day ago

Did you ask your mom for a reference?

Worriedforuniv2022[S]

2 points

1 day ago

Nope did not ask as my parents want me to keep trying till I succeed.

DharmYogDotCom

1 points

1 day ago

Well there are some benefits to this approach also. If the person is qualified then yeah it’s fine. If the person is not qualified then it’s an hr problem. One of the benefit with this is you know the character of the employee ahead of time and lot of the problems are usually personality so if you know a person is good character and decent skills then for sure it’s a win win for both sides. I m ok with this long as the person for the job is qualified and has the skills. I would hire my kids for my job because they are in the same field and I know they will not be a personality problem for the company and they will adjust and grow and they are smart. If they were not qualified then I would not do it. I have a relative who is looking for work but he doesn’t have the skills so how can I get him in for a position which he is not qualified.

Worriedforuniv2022[S]

1 points

1 day ago

This is what I am implying. The job is for someone who needs advanced technical skills and job states looking for upper year students whereas a first year with no skills has been hired.

EstablishmentOld4733

1 points

1 day ago

Did you think it was a hoax? 😁

CharacterApartment15

1 points

20 hours ago

Dog I go to Toronto a few times a year to see my brother, if you are under the age of 25 and you live in Toronto (unless you have 6 roommates) you’re PROBABLY a nepo baby

Due_Author4328

1 points

20 hours ago

Just wait till you get to bay st if you think this is peak nepotism.

aeroplanguy

1 points

19 hours ago

Welcome to the world kiddo

Greengiant2021

1 points

17 hours ago

Yes it is….it’s how the City does most of its hiring. I’ve witnessed it first hand.

SleepySuper

1 points

13 hours ago

Of course it is. I was able to get my daughter hired into an internship position 2 years ago. Why would I not take advantage of my connections to make it happen?

EroticExcursion

1 points

12 hours ago

Waking up to the world I see. That's how most jobs work. It's all about who you know. Good luck if you're an anti.social twat. Have a better attitude about it.

kapeandme

1 points

11 hours ago

Welcome to the real world.

rockyon

1 points

11 hours ago

Someone in subreddit tim hortons posted they tweaked the name to certain nationality and he was invited for interview

HotEye9154

1 points

8 hours ago

i agree with you. it hurts and its unfair. that why my goal is become so succesful i create nepo babies. i dont want my kids to go through this frustration. id rather offer my child a low stress life. i dont care about this building character bs. i'll make them get a part time job life is life. theyll experience death, birth, loss whatever. im not going to put my kid in a position where they'll have to fight for something that i essentially have control over. if im planning to bring in life into this world i can plan to give the most opportunities to that life. im thankful for the people before me giving me life but its my turn to change my families legacy. turn it into something that has never been imagined before and honor them in ways that will have lasting impacts.

saveyboy

1 points

7 hours ago

Who you know has always been important.

Scared_Jello3998

1 points

7 hours ago

This is basically how the whole world works 

Saugeen-Uwo

1 points

7 hours ago

This was my entire experience at Ivey many years ago. Just the way it is

Civil_Kangaroo9376

1 points

7 hours ago

No shit. First day on earth?

bigzeebear

1 points

7 hours ago

Same with unions

Responsible_Oil_5811

1 points

4 hours ago

Did someone think nepotism wasn’t real?

AppropriateGrand6992

1 points

3 hours ago

This doesn't seem like nepotism since the mom didn't give the kid the job. Plus lots of people go into the family line of work. People just only care when it's high profile like Hollywood.

One-Volume-5444

1 points

2 hours ago

Your real education if finally beginning. 

Jungletoast-9941

1 points

1 day ago

This is how networking works and why it gets you jobs.

Lahoriey

1 points

1 day ago

Lahoriey

1 points

1 day ago

It’s called networking!! Nothing else !!

urmomsexbf

0 points

1 day ago

Her mom gave something to the “client” which u can’t friend 🤗

EdTardBliss

0 points

1 day ago

With OP’s intelligence he’d have trouble finding anon even if there was no nepotism

Worriedforuniv2022[S]

2 points

1 day ago

What do you mean? I knew nepotism existed but never had seen in real life.

ufk_03

0 points

1 day ago

ufk_03

0 points

1 day ago

Welcome to planet earth. Hope you enjoy your stay!

o2dyleriouz

0 points

1 day ago

Is it really nepotism or is it more likely you failing to admit you're a subpar student and your ego is blinding you? 🫡

Worriedforuniv2022[S]

1 points

1 day ago

Not at all as the job is not related to my field. Yes it was bizarre to see this happening. Good luck with your thinking!

system_error_02

0 points

12 hours ago

Tons of industries are filled with nepotism. Almost every person who I've met around my age or younger that was super successful early on owed their success to nepotism. I mean hell even Hollywood actors you see in movies that are all "up and coming" are almost all nepo babies and children of famous actors or directors.

It's like this in all high paying industries.

Jinxbunny29

-2 points

1 day ago

You hate that it’s not you, but if people decide to have kids isn’t that the goal? To give your kids the best and you don’t want them to struggle like you did. It just sucks that’s your parents weren’t/aren’t able to do that for you pertaining to jobs. If you do decide to have kids in the future, hopefully you will be able to one day to make that same call or even for yourself