> How is this an advantage?

> Michael Ross

Here is the advantage I was thinking of:

If you're a migrant far away from home, the voices of others (e.g., Mom and Dad, Peers, etc) have less of an impact so working a less glamourous job becomes easier because you're not surrounded by negativity from outside sources.

Regarding ego, I don't think it's a dirty word. It can go either way. Ego can push you to do things you might never try without the "attitude". An unchecked Ego however, might cause you to surround yourself with yes men and shut out good advice from others...

Hope this made sense.

Jack