[AVGWarhawk]

"to get ahead, you can start as a janitor and become the owner of the building."
No, that's not how it works anymore. The day of starting in the mail room, and working your way up the company ladder are long gone. They bring someone in from outside the company. The great part is, it doesnt matter if you've been a loyal employee for 2 months, or 10 years, that newbie manager with a fraction of the time in the company that you do, can fire you if he wants to, for any reason he likes. Hasn't happened to me yet, but i've seen it done, multiple times. How's that action for getting ahead huh?

To this I agree. Nothing but a number to the employer in most cases. If the numbers do not add up someone is gone.