Analysis: What Did You Get From Santa

Presents with festive patterned paper lay under the Christmas tree. “From Santa” is labeled on one- or a few mysterious packages. When children return to school, conversation about the holidays will fill the air. Naturally, the question “What did you get from Santa?” arises. Mixed emotions decorate the face of a child who received mittens and socks when they hear about the Playstations and smartphones that their friends unwrapped. Does Santa play favorites? Does his Mommy and Daddy love him more than my Mommy and Daddy love me? Questions and angry and jealous brew within their thoughts. However, this situation has nothing to do with Santa, and more with social class. Social class is defined as a group of people with similar levels of wealth, …show more content…
He believes that “being at the right place at the right time” was the cause of the phenomenon. During summer, he was employed was an insurance company for the season. His mathematical and computer skills that he honed through teaching helped him perform his job with ease. The other employees and company boss saw his as a valuable asset to the company and offered him a permanent job. His current skillset allowed him to exercise and master new skills and techniques. Nearly twelve years later, he is the president of Northrim Benefits …show more content…
He believes that having the right skillsets (applicable to a job), the right connections, time, and dedication can sustain a comfortable lifestyle. Each person has different strengths and weaknesses, identifying them and using them to you advantage can help a person move up the social ladder. He believes that people are born into their class and that affluent people have more advantages and opportunities than those born into lower income families. Regardless, he believes that it is possible to move up the tiers, but it is much easier to fall down the