When Leaving Hawaii Feels Like the Only Option

Recently, we've had some friends and collogues decide to leave Hawaii to move to the mainland. While it's sad to see them go, it got me thinking about leaving Hawaii. I'm not talking about our family leaving, but just leaving Hawaii in general. As someone who grew up here, leaving Hawaii never felt like an option since this is where I call home. But as things get more expensive, particularly the cost of housing, I know many families are thinking about leaving. The results of this exodus will have an impact on the State.

Intro - 0:00
Anyone Else Notice It's Getting More Expensive? - 0:42
About My Colleague Leaving Hawaii - 1:38
It's Hard Leaving Hawaii If You're From Here - 2:06
Disassociating Yourself From Hawaii When You Leave - 3:05
It's Hard to Leave Family - 4:02
Those "Mainland" Cousins - 4:40
The Breaking Point - 5:43
About My Other Coworker Who Left Hawaii - 6:12
Why We Haven't Reached the Breaking Point Yet - 6:55
But Who Is Leaving Hawaii? - 7:16
Addressing the Pushback - 8:01
Closing - 9:08

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