Originally Posted by dogememe
It sucked not having any power for several days and even worse they had no idea when it was going out or coming back.
I work at an auto parts store and I set up a generator and got our computers, servers, networking equipment, credit card terminals, and phone system online, so we could be open, but no lights so we had to close at 6 when it got dark. Had record sales (generators, gas cans, 10w-30, fuel stabilizer, inverters, batteries, flashlights, etc) so our company made good money but I feel for all the small businesses whose food went bad and/or couldn't be open.
I've been thinking about moving, I'm fact had plans to, although it fell through, I'm going to prioritize that now. I have a phone/video interview for a job in Springfield MO next week. With our insane cost of living I at least expect a hot shower, lights, and internet. And it seems CA can't even deliver that!! Time to Go!
North Carolina is absolutely lovely. It's clean, green, not on fire, things are cheap and the people are wonderful. I greatly prefer it to California, having frequented both.