In some countries, if people need to find work, they have to move away from their families and their friends. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

In some countries, especially the ones which are considered developing, job opportunities tend to be scarce in most parts of the country and are concentrated in big

cities

. In order to pursue the desired career, many

people

have to live far from their hometown which brings them closer to what they dream of, but at the same

time

, takes away from them the

time

for family bonding. The first and foremost advantage of moving to a big city is that

people

will be exposed to a wide range of different jobs that can be suitable for both their personal interests and their capabilities.

For example

, for jobs relating to international business partnerships, since multinational corporations usually base their offices in major

cities

,

people

taking on

this

career have to stay in those big

cities

for

such

opportunities. Another example relates to advertising and marketing. In small towns, the market size is unattractive so companies spend a limited amount of resources in those areas, and

as a result

, talented individuals in

this

industry mostly gather around the lively business in the

cities

. Another advantage of living away from their family is that

people

have more

time

to spend on career development and on their personal life.

In other words

,

people

do not have to worry about sparing

time

for family-related tasks or staying under some

families

’ rules. Staying far from

families

not only helps them to avoid unnecessary distractions when participating in unwanted events but

also

allows flexibility in making the best environment for working life.

On the other hand

, there are too many disadvantages if

this

situation is allowed to continue.

Firstly

, local populations are sometimes prejudiced against migrants and their

families

, and so they find it difficult to integrate into society.

Secondly

, they may have to accept work in the host country

that is

low-paid and labour-intensive, and a working environment

that is

dangerous and unhealthy.

Finally

,

this

movement of labour has consequences for developing countries. It results in the disappearance of traditional ways of life, and the destruction of ties of kinship and close-knit

families

,

while

economic activity is left in the hands of an ageing population. The loss of the youngest and most active members of the community is incompatible with a sustainable future for that county.

To sum up

, I believe staying in a different city where

people

are in a favourable position to take the best out of their jobs is a wise choice. Despite the drawbacks, it not only helps

people

to make more money and have a better living standard but

also

enables them to have a better future and better chances to contribute their success to their

families

.