I seem to have this debate every three days on HN. I'm shocked that a tech-savvy, self-motivated group of "hackers" don't find this a complete and utter no-go.

I seem to have this debate every three days on HN. I'm shocked that a tech-savvy, self-motivated group of "hackers" don't find this a complete and utter no-go. How is your hair not on fire trying to get out of the hellhole where even bloody walking is not possible?! Why is it that you're not spending every minute trying to move to Zurich, or Vancouver, or Amsterdam, or whatever? How are people OK with spending a lifie not being able to walk? I can only think that people are so attached to their job or their family, that the phrase "quality of life" never crosses their mind.