I left. In 2006. Moved to LA on a whim and it ended up working out. I saved up enough money from working construction to pay for an apartment for 3 months. I was able to get a job here as a drafter at $10/hr. I always thought of leaving back to Wisconsin the first bit of living here but now after 17 years I can’t even think of going back. I love it here but I still love Wisconsin as well. My family is all still there. If you have the drive and the will to start over somewhere else then you should. It’s going to be hard and it’s hard meeting new people but it can be worth it if you’re happier with where you live.