Since obtaining a Chinese citizenship, the 18-year-old San Francisco native has bagged more than 2 dozens brand deals. Now China expects her to strike 3 gold medals, that is x3 of its result in 2018.
When I first saw this in the news, I was outraged - how could Gu abandon the country that had given her opportunity? But when I step back and reassess, I realised that I too would do the same if I had the chance. We only have one life - one hand dealt to us and we have to make the best of that to secure the financial security for the life we want to live, patriotism won't get you there. In my opinion, she is maximising her career management to achieve this and good luck to her.
Why will Eileen Gu, an America-born skier become China’s hottest idol in 2022 | Following the yuan
When I first saw this in the news, I was outraged - how could Gu abandon the country that had given her opportunity? But when I step back and reassess, I realised that I too would do the same if I had the chance. We only have one life - one hand dealt to us and we have to make the best of that to secure the financial security for the life we want to live, patriotism won't get you there. In my opinion, she is maximising her career management to achieve this and good luck to her.