I got a job at Aflac on my first try. I was even offered my choice of jobs as I qualified for more than one position. I applied because my mother suggested it. It was outside of the field I desired to go into.

A coworker of mine spent 5 years applying and reapplying and trying to improve their qualifications until they finally got hired.

I don't see any reason to question the statement that GP invested 200 hours.