One of the reasons for me to consider leaving California.
Sorry to hear that.
> One of the reasons for me to consider leaving California.
You do realize that California is not an administrative subdivision of Oregon, but a completely different state, right?
Instead of HN constantly defending California, I want us to take a hard look at what's wrong with this state and improve it; but I see a bad future and looking out for myself. I want California to be the best place on the planet to live. It is regressing at an ever increasing pace. I was talking to a SaksFifth employee in SF – he is working there since 1995. I talked to him for good 30 mins talking about how things were in Bay Area specifically. It is night and day compared to 90's.
Are you able to mention some of the things he said?
It's required on HN for rich tech guys to threaten this from time to time.
His ex-wife was a trainwreck, they faught and for so long, lost $100k+ in just attorney fees and yet, the Portland judge wouldn't give him a break. I couldn't fault a single thing in his character and offered to be a witness. His attorney did their best to put forth a case, had a psychology auditor evaluate his mental health, everything is flying colors. Still, the judge wouldn't give more time with his child.
FUCKED UP. Makes me angry just thinking about it. It made me realize that there is evil in this world in the most visceral way.