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Rural Towns Are Aging, Cash-Strapped and in Desperate Need of Workers (www.wsj.com)
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With younger labor in short supply, aging workers often find themselves pulling double—or triple—duty to keep towns afloat

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[–] Feathercrown@lemmy.world 10 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I live in a rural town... there's nothing to do.

[–] aviationeast@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago

Oh. Yeah its quiet. Its amazing. Sorry if you're stuck moving is expensive.