> Because most people sink roots in their communities, they are reluctant to quit their job and move to a job that is far away. How common is this? As a child

> Because most people sink roots in their communities, they are reluctant to quit their job and move to a job that is far away. How common is this? As a child, my father changed jobs every few years, and we moved often as a result of that (until I was 10 at least). We even lived in France for three years because my dad thought it would be a good opportunity to learn about other cultures. So personally, I've never had any objection to moving for the best opportunity. My wife on the other hand comes from a different background; she grew up in the same house in a rural town and thinks that moving hurts children's ability to develop friendships. She also believes that being close to family is more important than optimizing your career (although she has kindly agreed to move should a good opportunity arise). Is the "stay in one spot" viewpoint becoming more common? I can see how this would lead to competitive job offers stagnating in a region if no one is willing to move into it or away from it.