Family with school aged kids. Both work in tech. We feel unsafe in Blue area, especially in view of recent events. We are afraid to speak our native language in public, and hide our ethnicity. At work I avoid any meaningful conversations with coworkers, because unless they share my ethnicity and background they would not understand, and we are discouraged from complaining. Also, it has become fashionable to hate us, especially amongst democrats. So I also feel incredibly isolated. Seeing how elite universities in democratic cities promote actual hate towards people from my country and my race, I want to move. I can no longer live here. Will we feel safer in a more conservative state and city? Where can we move to? Is giving up our jobs worth it? Where else can we work? All the big tech companies are in very blue areas, but blue areas don't want people like us around. And how do we make this happen? How do we make ends meet and build a life somewhere else? We have about 1m saved, but don't own a house. Which at this point is a blessing, because leaving a rental property is easier than having to sell a house. But if we leave, that means new school, looking for new work (I doubt it they will let us be remote, Google made a big deal out of RTO specifically), new everything. Thanks. Also, this is serious, so if you're just here to troll please go somewhere else. I am turning to Blind since I don't know where else to go for help or answers. The topic of moving because of racism is so taboo. People either don't understand, or if they do, they do not share their own plans for moving, because they don't want their work to find out, etc. And no, I don't think I'm overreacting. It has gotten increasingly really really bad where we live.
What race is this?
Go to more conservative areas within blue states, like orange county
Damn bar at google is now low af
Here’s the thing. This post is genius because I can’t tell if it’s an Indian family or Jewish.
Plenty of Indians in blue areas. Why would they feel unwelcome. I’m guessing Russian or practicing jewish with kippah/hebrew accent
No hints of being Indian. All hints point to Jewish.
Since this is Blind, could you please share your native language and ethnicity?
Are you Russian or something? Israeli? Genuinely baffled what ethnicity you are that you feel unwelcome in blue areas. DM if you want. I am a minority who has lived in both blue and red areas
OP I am so sorry to hear you’re going through this. You’re not alone in how you feel. If you ever want someone to chat with, I’m here for you. It hurts me to hear you’re going through this, but there are options for you and your family. For jobs and acceptance, I recommend in no particular order: 1- Miami 2- Atlanta 3- Austin 4 - Nashville 5 - heard good things abt Charlotte but don’t know 6 - Louisville, KY (but not as many jobs although very affordable and nice people) If you’re Jewish, there are Jewish communities in Miami and Louisville, not sure about the other cities. There are more but this is my list. Prayers for you ♥️
Thank you! Which order of actions would you recommend amongst: finding work, finding housing/neighborhood where we would like to live and finding a school? Amongst the different options, trying to look for all of these, all at once, in different locations is a bit disorienting. Here are my basic thoughts: with work, it is easier to find it once you live in an area than remotely. But, if you don't have a job, that also means no health insurance, and that is a problem with a family. So leaving work, running out of health insurance, and settling in a new town in a new state is a big risk. On the other hand, looking for work first is a) harder to do remotely and b) some employers would expect you to move and start immediately, and that puts you in a tough spot if you have school aged kids, lease etc. The other consideration is also timing. Summer is easy for school, but then if you move that late there may not be spots left at the local schools, and it would be too late in the school year to apply to private schools. Thus far we have done very little. We visited two cities that we had considered, but were kind of disappointed with the first one, because we saw a lot of evidence that it would actually not be much better than where we currently are, so it was not worth it. The second one we need more information on. So I suppose I am also looking for motivation and a way to start getting things done.
Hi Google, are you able to work remotely for a couple weeks and explore those cities? Sorry the first two didn’t fit your needs. To your point on timing for school admissions, you might be right. Perhaps you’ll have to wait a year if there are not spots in your desired schools, but I would ask community leaders if any schools are still enrolling. Otherwise, depending on your situation, you might be able to have concessions granted if you’re willing to share your story and communicate why it is necessary you come now. Without knowing this, here would be my plan. Take my advice with a grain of salt, as I have worked as a school teacher but I do not have kids and I do not know how urgent your need to move is. But depending on how soon you feel you must move, this is what I would do: 0. If you’re Jewish, contact the Jewish community centers of each of the cities that interest you. See what they have to say about the city, political climate, the housing market, the job prospects, the schools. 1. If you have the funds, go to a couple of those cities on weekend trips or week trips as your job allows and (meet with key Jewish community leaders,) explore schools, see some neighborhoods, feel out the city’s vibe. Bring your family or other decision makers as you’re able. 2. Narrow down the list of cities. 3. Apply to jobs in the target cities. 4. Interview, and land a job. Maintain current job all the while to ensure you and your family have financial runway and health insurance. 5. Housing: Option A) Rent out for a year (or however long you need to search for housing) or so in the city while starting a new job. Option B) Or if you decide to jump straight into purchasing a home, it might be better to know which homes you like in advance. Once you have the job, in the weeks before you start, visit the city and view some homes. Share with your family over video call or send videos. Overall, Less moving for kids is generally better, but if you go for a year lease before purchasing your final home, that might be enough stability for the family while you learn the city and lead to you picking a better home than you would have if you rushed.
OP this is America- most Americans don’t know you speak Hebrew. Most americans just think you’re speaking Spanish with a funny accent.
You got your colors mixed up.
WTF did I just read? Blue cities make you feel less welcome? And you are looking for red cities?
Inappropriate
Just like your shitty political takes?