They're probably "idea people". As in, they had enough money in a low cost of living area to grab a business license and open up shop. Then they hired OP as the

They're probably "idea people". As in, they had enough money in a low cost of living area to grab a business license and open up shop. Then they hired OP as the remote "computer person" to write their "idea" for them as a program. It happens frighteningly often especially outside of tech hubs. A lot of small to medium businesses still treat tech workers like Revenge of the Nerds outside of the city limits of SV, Seattle, New York, etc.