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vtmosaic t1_ixzklgr wrote

Availability of housing might be a decider for you, at least initially.

Then it depends on what you and your family members enjoy and need. Like if someone has medical challenges, you might want to stay in the vicinity of the few hospitals we have. Specialists are concentrated around those hospitals, so it can be quite a drive to appointments if you're farther out in the country.

Entertainment and nightlife? Well, out in the country we tend to make our own (community events) and it tends to be daytime or earlier evening. But Chittenden County has more going on, since it's more urban. Ski areas have fun stuff during the season.

I'm assuming you already have work and it's remote or you wouldn't be coming. But in case you're coming for other reasons and you do need to find work, you're better in the urban areas (unless you're in the trades or agriculture, of course). Or education! We need educators all over, same for health care!

Welcome and good luck settling in!

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Putrid-Might-8839 OP t1_ixznpej wrote

Is housing availability tough in some areas? I plan on getting a VA loan shortly after moving but will need housing or a full time RV spot for 5 months or so. We don't have a need for major medical. I would def like availability of entertainment for the wife and kids, but community events are loved by us. I have tons of trade knowledge. As far as ag goes, all I really know is how to do crop health inspection with drones. I'm not in health care, but my oldest daughter has been considering going to school for nursing. Is there availability to easily enjoy nature pretty much anywhere in your beautiful state? Enjoying and being involved in nature is really big for us.

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HappilyhiketheHump t1_iy3pojf wrote

Do you have trade knowledge or are you licensed in a trade? The difference is $20-25+ for trade knowledge or $35-50+ as a licensed plumber or electrician or a certified welder.

Sadly, you won’t be able to live in Vermont with just trade knowledge as there are many “trade knowledge” workers just scrapping along who dilute the market with cash labor.

A bit more info on your skills would be helpful for advice.

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