Maybe it’s with my parents being Asian and not really making those business connections or working to help each other (my dad sorta expects just doing hard work will get recognized) and you’ll just “get” the promotions, jobs, etc…even if you don’t toot your own horn. Very far from the truth I think, especially with the Asian glass ceiling. Maybe some of the other posters can share how far they have advanced in their career, but like you say, it really makes all the difference with who you know to get jobs, promotions, schools, etc…
As I’ve posted before, I watch Bloomberg daily and if you look at everyone who sits as an anchor on some of the shows, I think on 1 day, of the 5 people there, they commented that 4 were from Harvard and 1 was from Yale I think. As great as UC schools are, I honestly think they hold much lower respect outside CA with the business exec community.
Yes, a Harvard or Stanford education doesn’t guarantee a thing in life and it’s still the connections, but I think they will get you much further if you’re looking or hoping for a corner office position eventually.
Personally, I hope my son just gets a sports scholarship somewhere, but that’s probably even more competitive. 🙂
