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VTHokie2000

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Yes, people do have choices on where they live.


At the same time, there may not be the same opportunities in those lower cost of living areas for people. Some people may not be in the position to start their own business. Even if they are in the position to start their own business, their potential customers may not be located in that area.

For example, I grew up in Harrisonburg, VA. After I graduated from VT in '00, I eventually moved up to NOVA because I wanted to either work directly for the federal govt or work as a federal contractor which I currently do now as a contract specialist. In my case, I couldn't consider moving back to the Harrisonburg area unless I am willing to completely change careers or the federal agency my current contract is with gives me the opportunity to telework on a permanent basis. Unfortunately, it does not appear that Uncle Sam or more federal contractors are looking to move into that part of the Shenandoah Valley for various reasons.

Also, if I wanted to start my own business as a federal contractor, then it would not be wise for me to have my HQ in Harrisonburg because my line of work still requires me (since I would be starting out as a small business) to be on the customer's site. Yes, Uncle Sam is slowly shifting to more telework structure, but it is probably a decade away from getting to the point where 50% of the work is done via telework.

(In response to this post by RTFC)

Posted: 11/10/2021 at 4:50PM



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