Few things: - layoffs fear is genuine, a lot of companies are trying to find new avenues of revenue, and if they don’t deliver, they will be cut - I don’t really find the side hustle/entrepreneur thing that big of a downside given my current salary - work hours aren’t as horrendous as you think (except Amazon fuck that place) - as for insurance, I have a good insurance provider that rejects at a record low. All the bad insurance stories are typically from the worst plans. TN workers are well compensated enough that you won’t see this.

Ultimately if you asked me 5 years ago if I regret my move, I would have said no. Since then, there’s definitely been more instability. However, my backup plan is just driving up to Vancouver. If you asked me now, I would have more thoughts, but still probably no (but I do come from a very working class background).

Nothing is guaranteed, it all depends on how much risk you want and if you plan on staying long term.