I went to the city because it “seemed like the right thing to do” — it’s where I could get (high status, interesting, challenging, white collar) employment and it seemed easiest to meet a partner in these dense locations. 

But I increasingly care less and less about all of that. If I could do it all over again I wouldn’t make any of the same choices. 

I feel like the rise of disorder is a downward spiral and a doom loop. Nothing ever changes and the initial disorder begets more 

San Francisco, ever on the forefront, was a preview for the rest of us. Look how little progress they have made, if any

I went to the city because it “seemed like the right thing to do” — it’s where I could get (high status, interesting, challenging, white collar) employment and it seemed easiest to meet a partner in these dense locations. 

But I increasingly care less and less about all of that. If I could do it all over again I wouldn’t make any of the same choices. 

I feel like the rise of disorder is a downward spiral and a doom loop. Nothing ever changes and the initial disorder begets more 

San Francisco, ever on the forefront, was a preview for the rest of us. Look how little progress they have made, if any

https://thecausalfallacy.com/p/its-time-to-talk-about-americas-disorder

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currently in the process of finding a small town to move to. still not sure which, or where. 

but my employment is remote, cost of living is my highest priority, and access to outdoor recreation will be the deciding factor. 

SLC isn't falling apart. bike infrastructure is growing, affordable housing is being built in high density areas, and walkability score is the most improved of any major city since the pandemic. 

but it is increasingly expensive, and not dog friendly. 

and homelessness is growing, and being fought more and more aggressively (as in, with bulldozers).

lots of reasons to move. lots of reasons to stay. 

but I want a house on the river. so we out. 