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The fact that they were even willing to apply and try to get a good-paying job outside of their hometown is a huge indicator. People are reluctant enough to leave their hometown when the local factory closes and all the jobs go away because of the comfort of home, actively being willing to move is a big indicator by itself.


I was an 'immigrant' from the US Midwest to Silicon Valley. Grew up raising hogs and making hay. One of 6 on the farm.

Four of us left Iowa seeking a better life: two VPs of Fortune-500 companies; one entrepreneur (me); one wandering IT specialist.

Our Iowan cohort we left behind are pretty much driving the school bus, working food service, mid-level office managers.

So some correlation between 'willing to leave' and 'ambitious enough to succeed'?




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