In my previous job, almost everyone was from the top 3 universities. In my current job, most of the big bosses are still from the top 3 schools, but most of my contemporaries aren't.

My honest observation - on average, mas magaling talaga yung mga galing sa big name universities. I felt more challenged before, I knew I had to be on my toes always because everyone was performing on such a high level and I had to keep up. Ngayon, sobrang chill lang ng mga tao - if I don't light my own fire, I'll be as lukewarm as them. It's as if they're not hungry to grow. Ok na sila where they are.

So yes, maybe big name university graduates are more high-maintenance. But that's because for the most part, they deliver better.

It's also a matter of culture. We had some guys who graduated from no-name schools back in my old job, but boy where they really hardworking and dedicated. Put an average person in a flock of high flyers and they learn to fly too.

Conversely, there's this brilliant La Salle grad on our team right now. But since he's surrounded by lackluster folks, I feel that he's not maximizing his potential.


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