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“At a tiny station in New Albany, Indiana, which is right across from the river from Louisville, Kentucky, where I grew up. The Louisville stations were loath to hire beginners, so I had to go across the river.” quote by Bob Edwards
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“At a tiny station in New Albany, Indiana, which is right across from the river from Louisville, Kentucky, where I grew up. The Louisville stations were loath to hire beginners, so I had to go across the river.”

Bob Edwards

About This Quote

Source Memoir: Radio career, 1995

He moved to New Albany to work in radio because Louisville stations refused beginners, showing perseverance across geographic borders.

In simple terms: Moved for work due to local hiring bias.

Key Takeaway

Seek opportunities beyond local limitations.

Themes

career radio geography perseverance opportunity bias

Mood

determined reflective

Type

career personal

When to use this quote

  • broadcasting
  • media networking
  • relocation decisions

Key Concepts

job search regional markets career mobility

Questions to Reflect On

  • What barriers have you faced locally?
  • How can you expand your network?
A Different Perspective

Geographic moves can be costly and disruptive.

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