I very much doubt the "yuppies" would condescend to even visit here. This is about the closest merrie-old England gets to redneck/hillbilly country! The settlement I'm in doesn't even have paved roads - Very, very unusual for this country.

Ed,
I've never had any trouble getting paid around here. About 90% pay cash in full as I leave the job, and of the remainder I don't recall ever having to wait more than 2 weeks for a check (or "cheque" as it's called here).