You are underestimating italian talent. Italy is fully of hungry minds and determined people and that applies even more in Naples where opportunities are scarce.
Is it possible that instead of underestimating Italian talent, parent is carefully considering the immense power, value, skill, hunger, and determination of Italian talent? Especially when those incredible people have ready access to a sizable number of other places that pay better!
I've personally met more than one absolutely brilliant Italian engineer... who lives in London.
