Why would the first sentence of your LinkedIn about section be a brag about coming “from a family that has nearly a century of combined service at ExxonMobil” Since when does what your dad or grandpa did at ExxonMobil matter for your own contribution?
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@1py and now those same downstream id--ts are invading the upstream
At Downstream locations, what your father or grandfather did is important.
New people to site meet an id--t manager and ask how did that id--t get that position, and find out that it was because of the family ties.
Talks a big game, but doesn’t deliver
@ah of course they’re above average, they’ve been given every privilege, opportunity and advantage, and they grew up watching their parents demonstrate that work supersedes everything in life (including their kids and family) so they are uniquely prepared.
The non-working spouses are frequently miserable lonely rich alcoholics, especially the expat wives. Kids either overachieve or end up in therapy or both. Pathetic, they can have that life, I have no interest
Kids of EM getting job opportunities here isn’t the problem. Most are above average and do fine on their own. I’m
Sure they get a leg up above others but its not nearly as bad as the spouse benefit.
Let me preface this response with the fact that I think 90% of content on LinkedIn is garbage. I think it’s a terrible site and hope I can find a job soon so I don’t need to visit for a long period of time.
Whether you have parents or grandparents at Exxon should have zero impact on your opportunities and ranking. But I would equate this post to someone saying they are a 3rd generation firefighter or a 4th generation baker. Really not important information, I could see why they post it if they are proud of their family.
@a2 it is the definition of privilege and nepotism
I read that line less as “bragging rights” and more as “what shaped my values.” Lots of people reference upbringing, mentors, military family, first-gen college, etc. None of that substitutes for performance, but it can explain why someone cares about safety, reliability, or long-term stewardship.