Pros of asking for my old job back(with relocation):
– not having the inside view of the post-trumpian drama unfold, especially if the scariest predictions come true, possibly including survival
– better future for L in a hotter and more dangerous world. I don’t want him to ever be drafted into any army
– not having to worry about terrible schools
– not having to worry about healthcare
– not having to compete for every little thing
– not having to worry about empowered bigots (the reason we left the old country in the first place)
– not having to worry about too many people with guns around
– i do have one good friend in Toronto, and Canadians generally seem nice
Cons
– not having family whom I still love despite them voting for trump and causing all this
– pretty much give up on any career advancement for the rest of my life
– not the best people to work with (unlike now)
– R would have to search for a job
– everything including housing is as expensive or more expensive than here, so further lifestyle downgrade
– uprooting ourselves yet again
– terrible weather
– no ocean, no mountains (but there are rivers and cold lakes)
– having to drive to commute in horrible traffic every day
– not entirely clear consciousness about solidarity with the rest of Americans
on the total, this is a much better trade off than any refugee, certainly better than my parents. Am I overreacting ?
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