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Originally Posted by motion
Pretty much nailed it. But, I still don't believe people live somewhere because they have to. They always have a choice. It just takes a little risk and motivation to change things up a bit.
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This is true. I can see my kids and grandkids every few days, or I can live somewhere that the insane are not running the asylum. If my primary motivation were financial, I would not be here.
Problem is, there are far too many that would generate a lot of tax revenue for the state that do not have family ties here, or the ties are not strong enough to prevent them from pulling up stakes. People are still coming here, but they come for the generous welfare programs, not for the business opportunities.
Dealing with workman's comp here is such a nightmare that I refuse to do so.
I have a few patients that use heavy equipment for their business. The choice is quit and sell your equipment out of state, or spend millions for new equipment and the continued privilege of beating your head against the wall.
The one plus is that when I leave, think of all the cool old cars that I will be able to pick up for cheap because they can't be registered in California any longer.