Not a joke...

[katanaso]

Are you relatively young, perhaps in college, or just out?

Your view on what "networking" is and what you can gain from it is very naive, and I'd bet that your opinion of it will change once you see how it helps in nearly every aspect of life, from jobs/employment to dating/spouse to services and so forth.

sure but you might have to move or fight with hundreds of others trying to apply for the same job....i dont know about id rather not take my chances if they were 1 and 100 odds.

networking is bull too its just another catch phrase these people come up with.  Its like just by meeting someone and being their acquaintance means much.  If you ask someone if they know of a job chances are they already gave it to or told someone they actually care about, instead of someguy they just met who wants to "network" with you.  I wouldnt say its who you know, its more like who you know well.  Not some group of people who have have as like twitter friends or some crap.

Now adays its more about where you live than anything else if you are near where the jobs are at then good for you.

[Dichotomy]

OH! OH! OH! OH!

My son just suggested the best way to cure your addiction.  Marry a nagging, narcissitic, self absorbed, hypocritical, needy, and attention !#%# of a wife who doesn't know how to cook, clean, or raise her kids. 

That will cure your addiction and right quick.