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> If they find out you work remote and don't need anyone they will start screwing around with your life. I've lived in po-dunk farmlands in flyover states and
by throwawaytx_mx 6y ago
> If they find out you work remote and don't need anyone they will start screwing around with your life.
I've lived in po-dunk farmlands in flyover states and actual swamp towns of 900 residents during my time as a remote software developer, and have never experienced any of this. I don't understand why it would ever come up. Can you elaborate?
- nitrogen 6y agoIf you start a trend and the cost of living goes up, it will cause some tension.
- ianai 6y agoIt would also increase local demand and revenue for whatever businesses they frequent. But nowadays that’s less of a given than ever before for sure. I will warn you though that if you move from population centers you will soon discover a lack of the stores and entertainment venues from them.
- holidayacct 6y agoExactly, a lot of people move into small towns and then unintentionally create tension with locals because they have purchasing power that is 3 to 20x anyone in the surrounding area. Most people don't factor in envy when they move someplace.
- giantg2 6y agoThey also don't realize there could be some cultural differences and push for changes that the original people don't want.
- runamok 6y agoIt's common sense but spending time listening and learning before spouting opinions will probably help smooth relationships with the locals.
- giantg2 6y agoAbsolutely. On a side note, I have a neighbor that decided to run for local office the first year he moved to our town. I found it interesting that someone would want to run for office before getting to know the people, not to mention that's a pretty quick time to form opinions about the town's politicians to the point of wanting to take their office. I guess it doesn't matter since he wasn't elected.