[Flashpoint]

Imagine being top 5 in the world at something.

Stockbroking, neurosurgery, fashion, directing. Something that’s automatically lucrative at a level most people can’t contemplate. Massive 7 figures as a base, and fame extending through a good portion of society.

Then being told you had to live in North America. Ok, not so bad, sure it isn’t Paris, or London, or Tokyo, but there is still beauty and culture. New York, LA, Montreal.

Well, no, it’s going to be... Edmonton. The northernmost settlement in Canada.

Yikes. What the primary industry? Diamonds and eco tourism?

No, petroleum extraction.

What do they have for culture? Do they celebrate First Nations and Inuit culture?

They have a really big mall.

Are there mountains nearby?

...yeah...real close...

Well, at least I’ll bring my talent to this backwater and with me there we’ll put it on the map!

Oh, we’re going to surround you with “local” talent. Just the dudes willing to come here for a paycheck. You’ll need to make do with them. We will send you on tour though. Fans in other cities will drool over your abilities...

...and weep at your wasted career.