A while ago on a rather long stopover flight in Dubai, I met a young high school graduate. He was Ethiopian and an athlete that was flying back to his country with a 5,000 dollar paycheck he won for an indoor track-and-field race. We spoke about sports, politics and life in Ethiopia. We also laughed about how he has become well-off without the hassle of higher education.
Then, I reluctantly asked what he is planning to do if he continues to earn just as much money as an athlete. He wanted to go abroad and start a life in some European or North American country, leaving behind such a promising career.
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