These connections and relationships can accelerate or even increase their success rates later in life or as stated: "It's not where you go, it's the people, you have to know someone you let you in." (Page 171) Whether it's a promotion in the workforce or a job offer at a high-end company, these connections can prove to be an advantage over the lower-middle class as these people easily move up the ladder social through family ties, others must rely more on their own skills and ingenuity rather than being related to their children.