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- I moved from France to the US at 17 to pursue a successful career. I now realize there are downsides to American ambition. (businessinsider.com)
Local Woman Credits American Ambition for Early Success
A local woman originally from France credits the ambition she found in the US with helping her achieve her early career goals. She moved to Los Angeles at 17, inspired by a trip to UCLA two years prior. The drive she witnessed on campus contrasted sharply with the more subdued atmosphere back home.
She diligently prepared her college application, ultimately gaining acceptance to UCLA. During her time in the US, she thrived, founding a club, interning at her dream publication, and working as an online magazine editor. She credits the ambitious environment at UCLA for pushing her to achieve these milestones.
However, after moving to the UK, she’s gained a new perspective. While still admiring American ambition, she recognizes its potential downsides, including burnout. She herself experienced this after losing freelance work and facing a personal crisis.
Now, she’s working on defining herself beyond her career. She’s also observed her French peers achieving significant professional success, demonstrating that ambition can blossom in different ways and timelines. She concludes that a balance between ambition and a more relaxed approach is ideal, drawing on her experiences in both countries to find that equilibrium.