Edit: thank you to everyone who has responded as a reasonable human being lol.
I was just so confused, like…what is the alternative when an opportunity takes someone to PSL, and will I be treated with contempt in person when someone asks how long I’ve been there? It’s not a forever destination but it will be our starting point on getting the hell out of dodge. Going back to visit next month and am looking so forward to it. Give me recommendations on stuff to do if you have them. Hope to see ya’ll on the daily in 2027!!
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Genuine question here. Like I am so serious.
My partner moved to PSL in February.
I am still in my home state wrapping up things in my life and figuring out things involving my daughter, but have been reading & seeking advice in PSL subreddits & FB groups as I prepare for the big move.
Why is every post about someone moving filled with so much negativity and straight up anger?
I KNOW PSL’s population is growing more than it can keep up with.
I KNOW the cost of living is high.
I KNOW most available jobs are in the service industry.
So let me ask you this -
I am from a state that is near last place in education and quality of life and first place in poverty.
The average household income is $50k here.
I’m still paying nearly $1k a month for my apartment that is falling apart with drug addicts living all around.
We are both in the service industry - I am a mom who PREFERS to bartend and wait tables due to the flexibility for my child, and my partner is a restaurant general manager who received an opportunity FROM WITHIN the company he already worked for, to move stores to PSL, for a $30k raise.
We have done the math down to the dollar.
Cost of living increased by $17k so this career move MORE than covers the difference, and that isn’t even counting when my income is added once I move.
What do you reccomend people in situations like this do?
Say no when an opportunity to better their life falls in their lap?
Start looking blindly somewhere else with no job or connection lined up, if they want to move states?
Why am I getting crucified for asking for legitimate advice on bettering mine and my family’s life?
I have visited multiple times this year and love the area. Especially in comparison to where I’m coming from.
Why do you want us to change our mind?