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"We've won, but at what cost?" (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 months ago by mecfs@lemmy.world to c/memes@lemmy.world

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[–] intensely_human@lemm.ee -4 points 3 months ago (1 children)

So if there are CEOs who aren’t related to the board of directors, would that overturn your theory?

[–] exanime@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

No, they would need to not be related to anyone with influence in the company for starters

[–] intensely_human@lemm.ee -1 points 3 months ago (2 children)

So what do you mean by “nepo baby” then? Because nepotism is the practice of hiring family.

[–] greywolf0x1@lemmy.ml 2 points 3 months ago

It's not limited to relatives only, it could also be a friend or a friend's friend. Rich ppl know each other, as someone once said "it's a small world and you're not in it.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nepotism

[–] exanime@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

Well, let's extend it to getting jobs mostly through connections and not merit