We got a token useless guy here - he get's paid not because of his worth but he knows Oprah and has her number and the VC's will get to meet a real prince.
I think the distinction is his worth vs the worth of his happenstance connections.
It’s not like he built that Rolodex from his own accomplishments, hard worker, and providing value to others, he just got it by the luck of being born in the right family.
If the company could use his warm intros without throwing him a position, I wonder if they would.
I don't feel that's a meaningfull distinction to make. You could ask the same question about anyone "if the company could get x from this person without throwing the person a position, would it?" of course the answer is no. If a company can get what they want from a person without hiring of course they would do it.
I think we’re getting in the weeds here and more philosophical than necessary.
The frustration in this thread is because actual royalty with a trust fund is receiving an executive position most feel he isn’t deserving of on his merits.
We could have a discussion on every word in that statement, but that misses the point because the vast majority of people agree that Prince Harry isn’t receiving this desirable position deservingly. Obviously this is a consensual transaction where both sides are happy, but plenty of exchanges fit that criteria that still strike most as immoral.
I am just glad he has got a job and can regain some dignity.
He could have done something much more suited to his skill-set and experience like flying a helicopter for a tour company; but its a start.