He'd have a better chance of getting a job in the energy industry.
My daughter went to CA for her first job out of college, because that's where she was offered a job. Once she got skills, she moved on, owns a house now, etc.
If this were my kid, I'd buy him a one way bus ticket to North Dakota, where I've worked off and on for the last three years - lots of work there and good money - I plan to retire before 60.
BOL! If this were my kid, I’d buy him a one way bus ticket to North Dakota, where I’ve worked off and on for the last three years - lots of work there and good money - I plan to retire before 60.
A neighbor lady recently did that for her middle son to get him out of their house and the state. She bought him a one way ticket to Australia and helped him to get a work permit.