He believes that “being at the right place at the right time” was the cause of the phenomenon. During summer, he was employed was an insurance company for the season. His mathematical and computer skills that he honed through teaching helped him perform his job with ease. The other employees and company boss saw his as a valuable asset to the company and offered him a permanent job. His current skillset allowed him to exercise and master new skills and techniques. Nearly twelve years later, he is the president of Northrim Benefits …show more content…
He believes that having the right skillsets (applicable to a job), the right connections, time, and dedication can sustain a comfortable lifestyle. Each person has different strengths and weaknesses, identifying them and using them to you advantage can help a person move up the social ladder. He believes that people are born into their class and that affluent people have more advantages and opportunities than those born into lower income families. Regardless, he believes that it is possible to move up the tiers, but it is much easier to fall down the