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Vanity: Might get a job in Arkansas -- what's Arkansas like politically?
my greasy keyboard | 6/17/2012 | HTRN

Posted on 06/17/2012 1:46:21 PM PDT by HiTech RedNeck

I'm living in a suburb of Chicago, Ill-Noise right now, but might be getting a job offer from Rogers (Bentonville) Arkansas (yes it's associated with Wally World HQ but as a "permanent contractor" i.e. I'd be a perm employee of a contract house). After months with nothing this might be the second of two doors that are opening to me, the first in Madison, WI.

Well, from what little I can look up, Arkansas despite its redneck reputation is Democrat. Democrat Mike Beebe is the gov, versus the Republican Walker of Wisconsin. No idea what the AR legislature is like.

Would a conservative hi tech redneck have a hard time in Arkansas? I actually liked the idea of Arkansas a little better than Wisconsin for this originally Kentucky boy, but the Rats (and the fact that this place gave rise to the Clintoons) are a turn off.


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To: delchiante

Being a member of applebees... huh, is that how they get around dryness, by being a club?


21 posted on 06/17/2012 2:12:47 PM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (Let me ABOs run loose Lou!)
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To: HiTech RedNeck
Yeah, I'm in a dry county in Texas and you have to join a “private club” to order alcohol in an establishment. Some people would have 10-12 cards in their wallet to prove their “membership”. Recently, the county next to us went wet and it's odd to see the people drinking after so many years of trying to convince the Deacon's of the church that “It wern’t them!”
22 posted on 06/17/2012 2:22:12 PM PDT by chuckles
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To: HiTech RedNeck
WISHEY WASHEY. Ya never know what direction they take.
23 posted on 06/17/2012 2:24:12 PM PDT by Coldwater Creek (He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty Psalm 91:)
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To: I see my hands

NW Arkansas is a great area, I went to the University and later lived in Little Rock.


24 posted on 06/17/2012 2:27:22 PM PDT by razorback-bert (I'm in shape. Round is a shape isn't it?)
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To: bagadonutz
I was pretty shocked when U of A gave Bobby Patrino the boot.
25 posted on 06/17/2012 2:29:39 PM PDT by Coldwater Creek (He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty Psalm 91:)
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To: chuckles

Baptists are theologically a bit overboard about this, IMH biblically literate O.

Theories of grape juice “wine” just seem to fall flat in light of history and practicality. With no refrigeration and no canning or pasteurization, unfermented juice would be a specialty for a few weeks of the year at most. Drinking alcoholic wine, or else abstaining from all grape products, is universally acknowledged as a normal Jewish practice of the time. I don’t drink publicly, though. So I might not fit perfectly into just any ole fundamentalist Baptist church, but by and large I’d get along with them pretty well.


26 posted on 06/17/2012 2:29:39 PM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (Let me ABOs run loose Lou!)
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To: HiTech RedNeck

All my family lives in N W Arkansas. Siloam springs, Rogers, etc. I go back there every 6 mnths and am waiting on some family matters to be settled and then we are moving there. It is a beautiful area with lots to do and very friendly people. Actually too friendly for me. Lol. When my cousin and I run to Walmart for some simple thing he winds up spending an hour in there because he sees every one he knows and they have to chat. Shrug. Perils of living in a small town I guess.
You can run up to Missouri or over into Oklahoma For breakfast or lunch.
My cousin and his wife are constantly driving somewhere to other states. We live in California so the idea that you can just run over a couple of states for a few days seems strange to me. Heck it takes us almost all day just to get out of California.
Look at the Siloam Springs, Gentry area. Not far from Bentonville and a very nice area to live.


27 posted on 06/17/2012 2:31:42 PM PDT by sheana
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To: HiTech RedNeck
You'll be quite at home there. I went to Alabama for a short while, then back to UGH Chicago, then finally to Atlanta GA which is WONDERFUL.

The south is very high tech. We are not backwards at all.

28 posted on 06/17/2012 2:34:36 PM PDT by Lazamataz (People who resort to Godwin's Law are just like Hitler.)
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To: sheana
My husband's family were early pioneers in Madison and Washigton counties They are the Berry's of Berryville. BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY!
29 posted on 06/17/2012 2:36:56 PM PDT by Coldwater Creek (He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty Psalm 91:)
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To: Lazamataz

Thinking of getting Clear internet service here, then taking it along to wherever I go. However the Clear service area in Rogers seems pretty spotty and weak. What do y’all do for internet?


30 posted on 06/17/2012 2:37:57 PM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (Let me ABOs run loose Lou!)
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To: HiTech RedNeck
I'm in a similar boat. Spent almost 50 years in the Chicago area, then moved to Orlando for a job with Disney, which turned out to be a complete disaster.

I wouldn't make the decision based on politics. There will always be people who agree and who disagree with you. Of course, getting out of a State that is on the verge of bankruptcy might be a smart move.

One advantage of Madison is that you're close enough to Chicago to visit frequently. Do you have family or friends you would want to see? I also miss terribly some of the restaurants and stores from Chicago.

I interviewed with WalMart, and they botched the interview badly (the people who did my technical interviews didn't know the technology used in the job). Overall, I was glad that I didn't have to make a tough decision about accepting a job from them. Maybe it would be different for a contractor.

Keep in mind that either Madison or Bentonville is that the job opportunities won't be as plentiful or varied as they would be in Chicago. Make sure you'll be happy with the job, or you may be looking at relocating again in a short while.

Take what I say with a grain of salt. I'm currently considering a job in Montana, which will be a horrible shock (temperature-wise) after several years in Orlando! It also has the problem of limited jobs in the area, if this job doesn't work out.

Good luck!

31 posted on 06/17/2012 2:48:00 PM PDT by Johnny B.
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To: Coldwater Creek

Have been all through there. Yes gorgeous country.
Originally my family was from the Marshall AR area. Went there finally last month when I was there.


32 posted on 06/17/2012 2:49:43 PM PDT by sheana
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To: Copenhagen Smile
Listening in—I’m planning on hightailing it the hell outta New England once I finish college.

Best advice you will ever see on FR...the entire region of New England is a flat-out asylum. Get out before someone checks the gate and cuts off your escape route. Seriously.

33 posted on 06/17/2012 2:58:05 PM PDT by who knows what evil? (G-d saved more animals than people on the ark...www.siameserescue.org.)
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To: HiTech RedNeck
We have Directv and get our internet thru them via Wild Blue. We live about 40 miles from Rogers and this end of Arkansas is beautiful. I never encourage anybody to move to Arkansas as it s akin to a fisherman sharing their secret special fishing hole with others. Those others inevitably move here and the uniqueness of Arkansas begins to degrade to the spoiled other state expectations of those who want to enjoy our way of life without putting up with less amenities than they have accustomed themselves to receiving. We have seen this happen in virtually every other state we have lived in. Enjoy Rogers for all of the reasons other posters have detailed but keep an open mind about ambivalent political leanings from right and left.
34 posted on 06/17/2012 3:01:45 PM PDT by mountainfolk ( God bless America)
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To: HiTech RedNeck

***Arkansas despite its redneck reputation is Democrat.***

Arkansas is a divided state. The Ozark Mountain area, including Benton and Washington Counties (Walmart & University of Arkansas areas) are staunchly REPUBLICAN! The flat land plantation rice delta to the south of the state is democrat.

The three richest counties in Arkansas are Pulaski (Little Rock area) Benton (Walmart) and Washington counties.

The poorest county is Jasper County way back in the hills.


35 posted on 06/17/2012 3:03:22 PM PDT by Ruy Dias de Bivar (I LIKE ART! Click my name. See my web page.)
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To: HiTech RedNeck

50 years ago AR was a strong D state. The NW corner has a good conservative faction now. You’ll be doing all right. Bentonville & Rogers are fairly prosperous. The Waltons are the Big Dogs here. Take a gander at Crystal Bridges while looking. Humidity may be probably higher. Pollen count may be higher. But other than that, you’re upgrading. Lower COL. Benton County is THE wettest dry county in the state (country?). If you have any questions feel free to ask.


36 posted on 06/17/2012 3:07:58 PM PDT by BipolarBob ("These aren't the droids you're looking for.")
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To: freedomfiter2

***If I didn’t already live here, I’d live in NW Arkansas.****

Years ago when our plant started up, we had people from Texas move into the area in Oklahoma. They were so glad to get their children out of TEXAS schools and into good Oklahoma schools.

Meanwhile, people in Oklahoma were doing all they could to get their kids out of Oklahoma schools and into good Arkansas schools.

60 years ago this area of Arkansas was full of inbred backward hicks who tried to keep the area culturally back in the 1930s. Thankfully those old codgers have died off an a new breed of people is moving our area well into the 21 the century.


37 posted on 06/17/2012 3:08:50 PM PDT by Ruy Dias de Bivar (I LIKE ART! Click my name. See my web page.)
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To: HiTech RedNeck
What do y’all do for internet?

Depends on where you settle.

There are still rural areas that are lacking. Satellite or mobile are about the only highspeed options. Dial up is available at most locations, but it can be problematic.

All of the cities have highspeed cable, satellite, mobile and DSL.


38 posted on 06/17/2012 3:09:59 PM PDT by TomGuy
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To: PittsburghAfterDark

***You’re within half a day’s drive to Tulsa****

I can make it from my Arkansas house to the Arkansas river in Tulsa in 90 minutes and NEVER break the speed limit. But why? Bentonville-Rogers-Fayetteville has all I ever need.

But I do miss my Rocky Mountains!:-(


39 posted on 06/17/2012 3:13:00 PM PDT by Ruy Dias de Bivar (I LIKE ART! Click my name. See my web page.)
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To: HiTech RedNeck
What do y’all do for internet?

If it is a priority, only look for residence in locations with good DSL/cable internet.

40 posted on 06/17/2012 3:14:14 PM PDT by BipolarBob ("These aren't the droids you're looking for.")
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