I hope nobody sees your post as an encouragement to enter the profession, Bealzabub!
There are exceptions to every rule! The vast majority will not see that scenario envelop them in its tender embrace.
Wannabes need to be told that potential ability and hard-work won't help getting into the best jobs. It's just luck.
However, potential ability and hard-work, combined with a lot of wonga will give a good chance of a 'job' of sorts...