Anyone else notice "nepo babies" at work? Early in my career, I worked with someone who got their role through family connections. They were actually great at the job, but it still stung a bit when I found out as I’d worked so hard to get there! I get it though, I’d probably use my connections too if I had them. Do you think it’s just inevitable in the industry, or does it bother you too?

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I think it’ll always be inevitable although it’s definitely more annoying when they’re not great at the job!

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Definitely!

Lol in an old job, my boss and senior colleague both interviewed a guy who was the son of a very senior executive director, in both interviews they asked him why he wanted the job and he answered “because my dad says I need to get a job”. Surprise surprise, he got the job!
He actually turned out to be a sweetheart, a little nerdy and not entitled at all, a quick learner and a good addition to the team.
Tbh, a lot of what I have looked at as unfair is probably jealousy, I hope to one day be senior enough that I can get my kids and nieces and nephews jobs in finance 😂

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You’re 100% right, but most executives seem to coach their kids on how to interview etc, this one seemed unprepared.
I do think that all of us should hope to be in a position one day to use our connections to get our kids a leg up though! That system isn’t going away, might as well join in!

Inevitable. Doesn’t bother me. Gotta run your own race. What matters is that you got there. Same with DEI. I’ve never seen a talented person worried about who else got the job and why.

I agree that a talented person shouldn’t worry, but the real concern is whether both talented and less talented individuals with family connections receive equal opportunities and are evaluated by the same standards for bonuses, promotions, and other advancements.

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