4 out of 10 Californians Want To Leave
California was always a popular place to live due to its sunny weather, beautiful beaches, and close proximity to Hollywood’s most elite. But residents of California are dwindling at an alarming rate and the state is struggling to stay afloat.
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A recent poll determined that 4 out of every 10 California inhabitants have considered leaving in favor of starting fresh elsewhere.
California Needs to Focus on Population Stability, Not Growth
The situation in California has proven that the state needs to shift gears in order to survive the mass exodus of its residents. Instead of trying to grow the population by attracting more people, the state should try to hang on to the people who are already there, but are considering greener pastures.
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Stabilizing the economy must be the first order of business to help California survive the changing times.
Young People Are the Future of California
Young people are an asset to the state of California because they are the future. People who settle down in California at a young age could potentially spawn generations of California residents for many years to come.
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While Califonia still attracts youthful prospects, the problem is clear—they can’t afford the exceedingly high cost of living.
California Still Has Some Advantages
Not everything about California is bad. Despite major corporations like Tesla closing up shop and relocating to Texas, California remains the world’s leading innovation economy.
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Higher education and research institutions still top the nation, and that’s something that can work in California’s favor. Acknowledging that the state is in a downturn while working on a plan to move forward is the only option.