Why is Not Wanting to Leave My Home Town a Bad Thing?

[Shiningtempest]

I am asking this question because I struggle to understand why staying in my hometown is a bad thing. Holding everything else, I'd rather stay in Silicon Valley than experience growth from leaving my hometown.

Sunnyvale: Hometown I Lived for Over 10 years

[Rose_84]

This is one the examples of herd mentality. Everyone buys Gucci, iPhone, becomes doctor or lawyer, etc.

People want you to do what everyone else is doing : forget about your own identity, values and join the rat race.

As long as you're financially stable, I don't see the reason why others should dictate how and where you choose to live.

[ArrowheadSW]

If you like where you live and you want to stay there, there is nothing wrong with that. Especially Silicon Valley. It is not like you are staying in a small remote town with no opportunity.

[ArrowheadSW]

Where you live would be a great place if you are interested in a "tech" career, I would imagine. However I hear living expenses are pretty high there.

[FilmGuy93]

It's not a bad thing if it makes you happy. It just doesn't usually make people happy.