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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
National
Martin Winter

'We're young but can't wait to escape hometowns where we can't reach our full potential'

Half of young adults still living in their hometown can’t wait to escape – because they don’t feel they are able to reach their full potential.

Research polling 1,000 18- to 30-year-olds revealed that, of the 46% who remain living in the place they grew up, 50% are itching to relocate.

Nearly a third (32%) don’t feel they can reach their desired goals by remaining in the city they call home, with 26% wanting to move and find their “purpose” in life.

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