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MagicalPeanut t1_iwzg1xj wrote

As someone who works in tech and lives in New Hampshire, I can tell you that it's not worth it to work in tech and live in New Hampshire. My reasoning is because there aren't a lot of roles out there, and a lot of people want to do it. This being said, it's an employer's market up here so the salaries are low. If you choose to go this route I would suggest looking into Fidelity and BAE Systems—two of the larger companies that can justify having full time helpdesk roles. Other options might include hospitals (DH & Concord), and schools are always understaffed, although you'd only be making around $40k.

I work for a fortune 100 company as a hybrid role out of Massachusetts. I'm not help desk, and I'm in a principal-level position, so I think I'm awarded a little more flexibility than a lot of people would be given when it comes to working from home and thus avoiding the Massachusetts income tax. This being said, all studies I've seen on this show that you'll get further ahead by living in a HCoL or VHCoL area and making their respective salaries rather than living and getting a wage in a lower cost of living. So don't think they're going to get ahead unless you're in a fortune position of being able to work from home.

Good luck.

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JessePunch t1_ix5fzmm wrote

> As someone who works in tech and lives in New Hampshire, I can tell you that it's not worth it to work in tech and live in New Hampshire.

Do you not work from home? I'm fully remote and live in a remote rural property in New Hampshire and it's incredible.

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TheMeta40k OP t1_iwzkdfm wrote

Thanks for your input. Honestly, I am not really worried about maxing out my salary. I just want a change from Massachusetts. My adult life here has been a very long and difficult struggle. I have different priorities now. I just like NH better, it's not really about income tax.

I like your mountains better, lake access, fireworks access, lower population, people are slightly better drivers and some other things as well. I could make more money somewhere else but I wouldn't want to live there. I have spent time in NYC and LA and I am just not that sort of person. Takes all sorts to keep the world turning and I just can't handle city life.

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Seahearn4 t1_ixe1b04 wrote

Maybe look at Liberty Mutual. They have large offices in Dover and Portsmouth.

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notesfromthemoon t1_ix3b8mh wrote

You might check out Apple At Home Advisor roles. They're fully remote and have good benefits. Salary isn't amazing, but with lower cost of living and depending on what you're making now, it might be fine for you

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NoCareForPandas t1_iy42v74 wrote

Try working remote, I work for a company on the west coast. Get that west coast money and chill in the most beautiful parts of NH.

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