53.9 Whether or not we follow in our par ents’ footsteps is heavily dependent on the country in which we live. In nations that rank highly in the Global Social Mobility Index (e.g. Switzer land and Germany), children from poor families often start to earn an average income after two or three generations. It’s a different story in developing and emerging countries, though: here, it can easily take five generations or more for kids to rise to a middle income bracket. Armenien Armenia Schweiz Switzerland ing further training or pursuing an international career opens up many avenues at Gebrüder Weiss. Each year, young people set out on their training journey focusing on one of more than 50 different job types – from dispatcher to IT expert. In ad- dition, the Gebrüder Weiss Supply Chain Leadership Scholarship sup- ports students in the USA who have overcome financial challenges to do great work. Particular assistance is given to first-generation students and women looking to take on leadership roles. It goes without saying that social mobility and equal opportunities are also important in the logistics sector. Embarking on a traineeship, complet
78.8
Deutschland Germany
55.6
Georgien Georgia
70.4
USA USA
82.1
69.1
Polen Poland
In your opinion, what matters more in your country – personal achievement or social background?
60 Das gute Leben ∙ Soziale Aufstiegschancen
61 The good life ∙ Opportunities for social advancement
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