Obviously you did not do ANY background reading before posting such an ignorant question. Don't worry, you are at the standard required. At least a sheep can be herded: precisely what CX want from this CPP I suppose.
Whether you sign up as a cadet or not, we are all in the same boat eventually.
No. Some detracted from the industry standards & others did not. We are not nor will ever be in the same boat. I pity those who are on the same flight deck together though.