Borrowed Ladder

Derived from the movie Gattaca. Someone who comes from a lower class or disadvantaged background and through perseverance and perhaps some deception becomes a member of a higher class or a more desirable section of society.

Everyone at the office thinks Alex grew up rich like us, but he's a borrowed ladder - grew up in a trailer park.

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Greyjoy Employer

Institution that never hires interns or entry-level staff.

They do not sow the career fields, they only pillage workers who jump ship from other companies that will hire or train people new to the field.

Why are you even applying at that crappy Greyjoy employer? You haven't got a chance unless you come with 10 years' experience and a spreadsheet full of clients.