08-06-2015, 05:04 AM
(08-06-2015, 01:35 AM)BoFox Wrote: A few crazy, rare workaholics (like Oprah) might be able to climb the corporate ladder outside of "familial heritage", but it still seems like heritage still runs strong in America's veins - actually superseding the "land of opportunity" romanticism that we all would love to believe in.
I hate to burst your bubble, but while it is hard to get "rich" America is still the land of opportunity.
My dad- worked his way through college, ended up not rich, but running companies and later being partners in a few companies.
My mom- gets divorced, picks up a bachelors and two masters, gets good job.
My wife- works way through college, manages an accounting department.
Me- work my way through college, team lead at software company
Pretty much everyone I know who makes over $100K- started out middle class or lower.
A person can get a good lifestyle going in America still, especially if they team up with another working professional.