[Loughla]

From what I can tell, tech IS a meritocracy. As long as you have the money and/or connections to get into the tech scene.

[MisterBastahrd]

I saw an article about one of Dan Gilbert's spawn who claimed he started his company from nothing.

Dan Gilbert is the 69th wealthiest person on the planet. It would be a waste of time and money for him to walk across a street to get a free car.

[throw1234651234]

It almost has to be - there is no other field where you can make your skills or inability apparent within the first 2 days on the job.

[Loughla]

I think you missed my point.