In the 1970s my father, who is a staunch republican and very vocal critic of calif taxes, traffic, and politics, decided to put his money where his mouth was. He sold the house, changed jobs, and moved to the midwest that he spoke so fondly of.

He only lasted 3 years and once again sold his house, changed jobs, and returned to the same calif city that he left 3 years prior.

I respect him for chucking everything and being true to himself. I respect him even more for being able to admit when he was wrong.

I suspect many who leave cali reach the same fate. And if they don’t, glad they found their happiness. I’m all for people leaving. 🙂