[tlb]

That's generally true. But you don't have to join a fraternity and bro down with people to build a network that'll get you jobs. Writing articles, publishing open-source, going to industry conferences, etc. are probably more effective.

[luckyscs]

No way, I didn't even join a frat but the idea of suffering/making memories together builds a much higher trust network than publishing work online. It's much better to have a drink and network than to network over impersonal channels of communication. Networking is about building trust. That's sometimes through displays of confidence, but better displayed by time spent and demonstrations of alignment inngoal/loyalty.