Income averages in VT on the whole are about 10% above the national average and presumably well above the Mississippi state average. I'm not saying that things aren't tight or can't be, nor am I suggesting that the state is free from gentrification pressures, but relative to the PNW these problems appear to be smaller. This could be because of VT's rural character. And yes there are old, rich, white assholes everywhere.

1. While not perfect, politically Vermont tends left.
2. The people seem pretty kind. There's no "Seattle freeze" going on.
3. Vermont is possibly the most irreligious state in the Union.
4. It's close to Canada
5. Cost of living is somewhat less than many left-leaning states on the left coast.
6. Potential for climate change impacts is somewhat lessened.

I don't disagree.

It would be cool to put pressure on the Administration to unseat DeJoy who has progressively dismantled and privatized USPS since being appointed by Trump. Sanders and Welch could spearhead that effort. These woes aren't the result of anything local, and in fact, are being experienced all over the country. Local postal hiring has slowed because the structure of postal compensation has been altered and reduced.

Here is the job posting for your route.