They pride themselves on this niceness, especially in professional settings. People tend to be nice, albeit somewhat passive aggressive. There are plenty of liberal, open-minded people in the Midwest - just as there are moderate and conservative folks, too. It is not your responsibility to contort yourself to fit into a more conservative environment. I am from Nebraska and live on the West Coast, so I’m fairly well-versed in both places. If you so choose, I wish you and your partner the best in your move. What is something you would want two midlife lesbians to know about thriving in the beautiful Midwest?
Eventually, we’d like to find local jobs in our professions, but as two butch lesbians, we have concerns about fitting into the office culture in a more conservative area.
I dearly love West Coast living, but the high cost makes it difficult. My partner and I are considering a move to Ohio because of the lower cost of living and the opportunity to have a good work-life balance for our midlife while building for our retirement. Include your name and location, or a request to remain anonymous. Send questions about the office, money, careers and work-life balance to.
