As Ruth Ann is researching careers, she decides she enjoys living in her hometown and doesn’t want to relocate. Which factor might have a strong impact on her career decisions?

Because Ruth Ann wants to stay in her hometown, where a career is located may strongly affect whether she can pursue it without relocating. The career’s location is therefore the relevant factor; salary, outlook, and benefits do not directly address her desire to stay put.

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