It almost happened. I applied to GMI (General Motors Institute) when I was a high school kid. I wanted to get an engineering degree and join the big three. I didn't get accepted into the program so I stayed in the NW and went to work in the high tech area. Probably better for me that I didn't get accepted. I think I ended up making a lot more money in high tech than I would've made in Detroit. If I had gone to Detroit in the 80's I probably would've gotten laid off in 2007 and my house would worth nothing!
