I told a friend in California that she and her family should just leave. I got the “But my husbands’ job is here!” line like there aren’t jobs as good other places.
I realize there are still good people there but it is time to leave California. Shake the dust off your feet as you cross the state line and don’t look back. You’ll turn into a pillar of salt. If you aren’t a missionary there is no reason to stay.
My wife got laid off yesterday and we’re seriously talking about moving to another state. Just haven’t decided on which one yet. We have about $250-$300K in equity on the house, so likely we’d be able to get a nice place elsewhere and have a small mortgage or maybe even pay cash.
California has lost its shine.