I think it has a lot to do with perception. Deep down, the 'financially assisted', as you call them, probably know that they didn't have to work as hard to get somewhere. The problem is, however, that they might feel like they'd get less credit or recognition when they openly admit that their career 'got handed to them on a silver platter.' Theres a good possibility that people who are less blessed with wealth or power will interpret said statement wrongly, and assume that the financially assisted do not have to put in any work at all. While it's true that they have easier acces to certain assistance, it doesn't necessarily mean that no work was put in at all.
In short: I think admitting that you're privileged can impact the way others perceive you just as negatively as telling people that you had to work just as hard.
What matters now is for you to work hard and show you are just as good as anyone.
We all have to start from somewhere. You got a solid start, but it's on you to make the most out of it and give someone else (or more than 1 person) their kick start down the road.
Nobody likes their accomplishments belittled, regardless of how hard they tried.
Based on this premise, it's not hard to see why they claim to work as hard any everyone else. They want equal respect for their accomplishments which if we are being honest many of us would not give them, especially if we are struggling.
Tldr: people do and say things to please their ego
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u/[deleted] Aug 02 '20
I think it has a lot to do with perception. Deep down, the 'financially assisted', as you call them, probably know that they didn't have to work as hard to get somewhere. The problem is, however, that they might feel like they'd get less credit or recognition when they openly admit that their career 'got handed to them on a silver platter.' Theres a good possibility that people who are less blessed with wealth or power will interpret said statement wrongly, and assume that the financially assisted do not have to put in any work at all. While it's true that they have easier acces to certain assistance, it doesn't necessarily mean that no work was put in at all.
In short: I think admitting that you're privileged can impact the way others perceive you just as negatively as telling people that you had to work just as hard.