I think the problem isn't so much being part of the EU as it is not being part of an isolated UK.
I must admit I'm in much the same boat - remaining in London is a lot less attractive if lots of the jobs are going to dry up (when companies relocate to the EU) - in that case, the US begins to look more attractive; it's an English-speaking country with lots of tech opportunities.
Why would companies leave? Is not there benefit to waiting and seeing how the dust settles? I have lived long enough to know that any change is always disruptive and after time passes the initial reactions also pass.
Financial companies have a large incentive to leave if the passport scheme, which allows them to sell their services in the EU, isn't retained in its current form. Other companies - if you do business with the EU, and the trade agreement isn't so favourable, then relocating again makes sense.
There is benefit in waiting, but companies will be planning for the worst-case scenarios.
Personally it's because I don't feel English. I don't want to be isolated on this little island, I don't feel a connection to the public anymore, it doesn't feel like the place I want to call home. Over the next few months I'll find a new home if I can.
I appreciate it's an emotional feeling but it's how I, and others I've spoken to, feel.
I'm the same, if I didn't have my company here I'd be looking at moving but I enjoy working with my business partner and he is tied here due to family.
My wife and I are for one, there is so much discontent within our generation over what has happened...
We are seriously considering between the US, Canada, Ireland (she's Irish by birth) and Scotland (in anticipation of it leaving the UK and joining the EU).
