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My girlfriend and I were in poverty living in Florida 8 years ago- both on minimum wage. We managed to move to Seattle. Aside from situations beyond one’s control, I assure you it’s VERY possible.
This entirely survivorship bias. And beside that, why SHOULD we have to leave? This is my fucking state too. Born and raised here, family history here. Why should I have to give all that up because some dipshit Republicans want to turn us into a shithole.
Because sometimes- things aren’t worth saving. I bailed on Florida when Florida bailed on:
• LGBTQ+
• women
•education
• living wages
• mental health
• gun control
• common sense
• humanity
I couldn’t help feeling like sticking around was essentially supporting everything I stand adamantly against. Now- not a single penny of mine is paid for bigots to hurt people any more.
And I sleep so much better for it.
Life is way too short. You made the right call for yourself and there's nothing wrong with that.
Thanks. I appreciate it.
well it's not that they want to turn it into a shithole, it's that they did turn it into a shithole decades ago and it's getting worse.
but i agree that the previous comment is survivorship bias and anyone thinking that just moving out of a state is easy has not really thought about much at all.
This is not as clearly defined and narrow as you’re making it out to be. This can also include economic hardship.
It’s not as broad and across the board either. There’s nuance to everthing. I’m not suggesting it’s possible for everyone. My original question wasn’t to be taken literally. It was just exasperation and frustration over the situation