Allemaengel OP t1_jbxv4pr wrote on March 12, 2023 at 3:52 PM

Reply to comment by Vtguy802812 in Absence of Online Sports Betting in VT by Allemaengel

That's nice to hear.

My state's overrun with crap like that plus huge electronic billboards, warehousing everywhere and traffic-filled trash-lined roads.

If I could afford to move there and fade out into the woods, I would somewhere in NEK but I doubt there's many jobs in Public Works departments up there.

Vtguy802812 t1_jbxwnax wrote on March 12, 2023 at 4:03 PM

Maine and VT are two states without billboards in the continental US. I recommend checking upstate Maine out as well.

There are also jobs available - you just have to search on the town websites. Generally in VT, salaries don’t often align with the cost of living - just a fair warning. Here’s an example from Lyndon: https://www.lyndonvt.org/job-opportunities

Allemaengel OP t1_jbxxq3y wrote on March 12, 2023 at 4:10 PM

Thank you.

Northernmost New England would be my thing. I thrive in cold weather, plow snow for a town, love scrounging free wood for my stove and fatbike all winter. From what I can tell, that all kinds works up there.

I've lived in eastern PA for 50 years and am watching it get paved over and I need out eventually.

Vtguy802812 t1_jbxyze6 wrote on March 12, 2023 at 4:19 PM

You can also watch the State Vtrans job boards. My grandfather retired from the AOT plowing roads after many years and he got a lot of fulfillment from his service to the State. Hats off to you and all the other plow drivers out there - lot of late nights, early mornings, and important work.

There are currently sign on and retention bonuses: https://vtrans.vermont.gov/aot-recruitment

Allemaengel OP t1_jbxzpmk wrote on March 12, 2023 at 4:24 PM

Much appreciated!

I'd love to push the snow up there at 2 am far more than this salt-infused sleet/glaze cement we tend to get here these days, lol.