Not saying there aren’t, but at the same time there are those who got in by merit and hard work. At some point, we have to stop blaming the unfair system and do the best you can for yourself. Look at real evidence that some people do come from humble beginnings to end up in good paying positions at the high paying firms. Whether it is worth it will be up to the person.

Make your own connections with your colleagues, clients, etc. Some day down the road, you will be the one with connections. Connections are varied. Not all connections are daddy or mummy are CEO of XYZ, they can be friendships forged at school, work or other communities.