Hank_Arrr_Hill t1_ixzlv4e wrote on November 27, 2022 at 5:09 PM

First step: you should secure jobs and then base housing location decision on distance from those jobs and what's affordable with your new salaries.

Putrid-Might-8839 OP t1_ixzot81 wrote on November 27, 2022 at 5:29 PM

Would Brattleboro or Burlington be relatively good places to look for trade work? Also my wife is a reflexologist, which is kind of in the same area as massage. Do you think she would be able to get clientele in those areas?

YourAverageCracker t1_ixzyk52 wrote on November 27, 2022 at 6:34 PM

What trade you in? I work in heavy civil site work and we are steady in the Burlington area. Most guys I work with, and other trades we work with commute 0.5-1 hr into the Burlington area. This opens up far cheaper housing while still having a manageable commute. Pay here sucks for all trades compared to the surrounding states but living in Vermont is great and makes it worth it.

11BMasshole t1_ixzpiug wrote on November 27, 2022 at 5:34 PM

Brattleboro is accessible to more job centers. You could find work in Brattleboro, Keene NH, Greenfield Ma and Bennington Vt area. Even Northampton and Amherst Ma are within an hour.

Putrid-Might-8839 OP t1_ixzpv83 wrote on November 27, 2022 at 5:37 PM

Thank you, this is very helpful

GringoSuaveVT t1_iy02rci wrote on November 27, 2022 at 7:02 PM

You’re going to want to look for more culturally progressive and more densely populated areas. Chittenden County, The Brattleboro area, and— as of the last 5+ years or so— even St. Albans and White River Junction. Best of luck. Housing will be the first hurdle.

Hank_Arrr_Hill t1_iy0ds0h wrote on November 27, 2022 at 8:15 PM

You could find trade jobs anywhere in the state. I'm not sure about reflexology jobs though.