Parental influence is huge, there’s no denying that.
And hard work is probably necessary to some extent for success, just like you can’t build your muscles by lifting only a sheet a paper.
Maybe immigrants are more used to doing hard work than “soft” North Americans.
***Maybe immigrants are more used to doing hard work than “soft” North Americans.***
I agree. Also, we are so adjusted to the American way of life we don’t see opportunities when they smack us in the face.
A new immigrant will notice this and immediately fill that gap, then everyone whines because the immigrant is doing so well.
An example would be common gardening. The locals plant a garden in the traditional Arkie style, get a few vegetables, then in mid summer it dries up and goes to weed.
The Hmong came into this area, ad their gardens are stunning! Even in dry weather they are green among the brown dried up pastures.
The local Farmer’s Markets have quite a few Hmong selling their crops there.
Then there are the motel operators (Patel family of India).
They came in the area forty years ago, looked at the books of motels for sale and bought quite a few. While not up to Holiday Inn standards, they are a decent place to sleep. Some of them have even become managers of high dollar motels and inns.
Then there is the local Tiendas. Fifty years ago, you could not find a store or cafe that had Hispanic foods. Now they are everywhere.