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Skeptix_907 t1_itq3i3q wrote

Reply to comment by Wild_Garlic in Rather than heralding a new era of prosperity for rural and remote regions, remote working, inspired by the pandemic, is exacerbating the global urban-rural divide in the digital platform labour market by giuliomagnifico

>Do rural communities share the same values those who work remotely hold?

Believe it or not, you can live in a place where a majority of people don't share political values with you.

I know, it's crazy, but it's true.

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rushmc1 t1_itq3ydf wrote

And you'll be utterly miserable doing so.

Source: Live in Mississippi.

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tacmac10 t1_itqtkj0 wrote

Can verify, live in rural kansas and hate it.

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Skeptix_907 t1_itq45q2 wrote

I did it for 22 years. Lived in a deep red state as a democratic socialist. If you don't make national politics your entire personality you'll be fine.

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Sands43 t1_itqiuaz wrote

I've lived in typically liberal areas and "conservatives" areas.

I like having good roads, good schools, functioning public servants, decent recreational choices, good retail selections, etc.

Those are a LOT harder to find in "conservative" areas.

"Conservative" - today's GOP is NOT conforming to the traditional definition of conservative. They have no interest in simply slowing down progress and asking hard fiscal questions. Green is the prototype GOP poll, which is more like a political Kardashian than a public servant.

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Skeptix_907 t1_itqmh85 wrote

I'm not talking about conservative vs liberal. Both places have merits.

I'm saying that you can live in a place that is 60% one or the other without getting into fights over politics.

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davidellis23 t1_itqeohy wrote

You can but i think it can be harder.

I think it would be tough to live in a homophobic or racist community if you're one of the target groups.

If you're not in a target group I think it can still be harder to make friends.

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