Blindsay04
Blindsay04 OP t1_j9vz86y wrote
Reply to comment by Blindsay04 in Anyone familiar with the 'Worker Relocation Incentive Program' by Blindsay04
Not sure why this was downvoted so much? Legit was just trying to understand the problem
Blindsay04 OP t1_j9vlrl2 wrote
Reply to comment by Vermontess in Anyone familiar with the 'Worker Relocation Incentive Program' by Blindsay04
I see, thanks for the explanation. Even if the state is offering this money up front, wont they get significantly more in the long run from the taxes off of these people? Looking at the population data, it looks like VT increased in population about 3.5%, Also home prices are insane everywhere right now, not just in VT
Blindsay04 OP t1_j9vcd48 wrote
Reply to comment by Vermontess in Anyone familiar with the 'Worker Relocation Incentive Program' by Blindsay04
A bunch of people came to VT during covid? and that is causing an issue? Just trying to understand the problem is all
Blindsay04 OP t1_j9uyqxn wrote
Reply to comment by GreenPL8 in Anyone familiar with the 'Worker Relocation Incentive Program' by Blindsay04
About how long did it take from when you applied to when you received it?
Blindsay04 OP t1_j9utwsm wrote
Reply to comment by cpujockey in Anyone familiar with the 'Worker Relocation Incentive Program' by Blindsay04
Thanks for taking the time to explain. I actually grew up just across the river in NH, finished school there and couldn't find a job locally so I ended up in MA. I was in MA until my work finally allowed us to work remotely permanently and that's how I ended up here.
Blindsay04 OP t1_j9unm25 wrote
Reply to comment by cpujockey in Anyone familiar with the 'Worker Relocation Incentive Program' by Blindsay04
Just trying to understand your point of view, why is me bringing a remote job bad? I'd also add that it means in addition to my taxes, I spend money at local businesses
Blindsay04 OP t1_j9ulb7e wrote
Reply to comment by kellyinacherrytree in Anyone familiar with the 'Worker Relocation Incentive Program' by Blindsay04
Correct me if I am wrong but isn't the point of the program to bring new people to the state? IE now VT is getting my income taxes that were previously going to another state
Blindsay04 OP t1_j9waai9 wrote
Reply to comment by Vermontess in Anyone familiar with the 'Worker Relocation Incentive Program' by Blindsay04
I'm not saying it isn't an issue but there is not any proof it is a result of remote worker jobs. Plenty of other areas are also having similar issues. And my remote job certainly did not impact the living options for a local and I definitely contribute to local businesses. I could commute into my office but that would be wasteful all around and VT would get less tax money in the process.