Jobs in SMC.
I’m still thinking about Strip Mine City (SMC), mostly about how it might look, but when I get to thinking about what it might be like to actually live there, I get even more excited. Even though I envision SMC being established in a gaping void of an abandoned pit mine, I don’t see there being very many mega big box stores or corporate interests within our borders. Here’s what I see in my head when I picture what’s it’s like to work in SMC.
The Telecommuter
This is the 21st century. There is no reason why a modern community shouldn’t have seamless, high speed wireless internet connectivity within its borders. Strip Mine City is no exception. The telecommuter will enjoy the same connectivity in her home office, her back yard, at the light rail station, on the rail, in the park, downtown at a meeting, or in the conveniently located, community organized co-working venues, allowing her to deliver consistent quality service to her clients around the world.
The Small Business Owner
I see SMC being a great place for the small business owner. Going into business could be as simple as opening that first location right in your own neighborhood. Perks include working less than a 10 minute walk from your own front door, working for yourself, and serving your neighbors. How’s that bound to impact referral business?
What’s more, because the locations are likely made from the same recycled shipping containers as most of our homes, expansion – square footage and market – is relatively inexpensive. Partner with your friend in the next neighborhood to open another location, or simply add floorspace. We’ve already got the digital connectivity and and rail infrastructure to get people and product where it needs to be – just in time.
Workin’ for the City
It’s not all local markets and virtual office assistants in Strip Mine City. We’re going to need people with hands-on skills to help us maintain that infrastructure! We’ll need professionals to deliver five-nines on our city-wide wifi, just like we’ll need people to keep the light rail and funicular running, police, fire, construction workers, and more.
In a way, everyone in SMC would be working for the city. If everyone believed in their city, I think the line between work and play would begin to fade.
Making a living?
If you were to move to Strip Mine City, what job(s) do you think would be most interesting to you? How do you imagine them?
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