[Kevin in California]

I so despise the govt. vermin that runs this state.

I’m 56y/o right now. My retirement cannot come fast enough to get the hell out of this state.

[Seaplaner]

I made the retirement move from the once-golden-state to a "red" state a couple of years ago.

I haven't regretted the move for a nanosecond.

BTW, I do wish that Cali would reverse it's anti-business, pro-illegal immigration and pro-crime (think early release here) laws and become a livable state again. It gives me no pleasure to see it become America's Venezuela.

[Owen]

Heads up. Cali has a history of seeking income tax revenue from people who leave.

Be sure you own nothing there after you go. No storage bins. No real estate for sure. When you leave, do not retain any of the tiniest indication of still being a resident OR planning to return some day.

If you do, they will tax you.

[MarineBrat]

Same here. Californication can kiss off when I take my assets to a more welcoming state. My plan is to do it after the current real estate bubble inflates enough for me to cash out and hit the road.