People are also occupationally immobile for the following reasons:
● Some jobs require a natural ability that an individual might not possess (e.g. entertainers, footballers).
● Training is required by many occupations (e.g. doctors, engineers).Without this training, an individual could not do the job and the length of training may be a deterrent.
● To enter some occupations (e.g. starting up your own business), a certain amount of capital is required. In some cases the amount of capital needed will be very high and for many this may be a barrier to entry.
● For people with children, schooling will be important. For example, parents are reluctant to relocate when their children are working for GCSE or A level examinations.