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Two years ago, I was a Virginia refugee. After living there for 6 years and after being locked down to some degree for over a year, I was forced to flee the state. I came to Florida (something of a home state and somewhere I'd wanted to move to for years) only to find that all of the lockdown state refugees beat me to it. Not only is it crowded, unaffordable, and unbearably hot, the drivers here are absolute lunatics. I've had people tail me and pelt my car with debris, I've had married couples scream at me for having the audacity to try to merge into the highway, and I've been run off the road by trucks twice. I can't stand the loud trucks and the paper thin walls and the general trashiness of the place. After longing to come here for years, I find that I cannot stay.
So I've been thinking about Charlotte. It's cooler, it's less dense, there are many amenities (great ethnic restaurants, sports teams, concerts, etc.), and from what I hear, it's more moderate compared to the extremes of Northern Virginia and Florida. The only problem is that NC seems to have been one of the more restricted states during the COVID-19 madness:
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So my question is this: as opposed to others who want to live across the border for tax reasons, or property values, or school systems, would it make sense to live in SC to enjoy fewer biosecurity restrictions during times of aggravated healthcare crises, but also enjoy the many cultural and entertainment opportunities afforded by Charlotte?
I'm single, no kids, my job is all virtual, and I plan to rent.
I wouldn't base a decision off that personally. Governor's change all the time and if there was another pandemic in 5 years it is hard to predict how different leaders would respond to the event.
Also, if you lived in South Carolina but all the concerts, sporting events, and restaurants were shutdown in Charlotte, you wouldn't have access to the amenities you were hoping to be in closer proximity anyhow.
I wouldn't base a decision off that personally. Governor's change all the time and if there was another pandemic in 5 years it is hard to predict how different leaders would respond to the event.
Also, if you lived in South Carolina but all the concerts, sporting events, and restaurants were shutdown in Charlotte, you wouldn't have access to the amenities you were hoping to be in closer proximity anyhow.
This is a great point. I guess it would defeat the purpose if the politicians start instituting the craziness again. Thanks.
Also, if you lived in South Carolina but all the concerts, sporting events, and restaurants were shutdown in Charlotte, you wouldn't have access to the amenities you were hoping to be in closer proximity anyhow.
It seems that they are viewing that as a tradeoff for lesser restrictions on some of those things during a pandemic, but in my humble opinion COVID-type pandemics aren't frequent enough to be a major consideration when it comes to choosing a permanent home.
It seems that they are viewing that as a tradeoff for lesser restrictions on some of those things during a pandemic, but in my humble opinion COVID-type pandemics aren't frequent enough to be a major consideration when it comes to choosing a permanent home.
Historically you are absolutely correct. However who's to say now? Looks like we'll be getting fresh restrictions/pandemic just in time for the next election in 2024. Already asking for masks again. LOL So will it be an every 4 years thing going forward?
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