In Montana- amazing job market. Shortage of workers. Our gov was the first to sign a bill that said an employer cannot ask about your vax status. The state is also offering a $5000 relocation bonus for new workers. Bozeman is a little insane due to a huge influx of blue state (gag) refugees- some are normals, some are very blue but they …
In Montana- amazing job market. Shortage of workers. Our gov was the first to sign a bill that said an employer cannot ask about your vax status. The state is also offering a $5000 relocation bonus for new workers. Bozeman is a little insane due to a huge influx of blue state (gag) refugees- some are normals, some are very blue but they want to be free of the high cost of living and the restrictions on everyday life. The sad thing is that a number of local businesses have either closed or are struggling due to a lack of workers. Construction is booming. Gas prices are still around $3.30, although a year ago we paid $2.09. Starting salaries for unskilled labor- even at MacDonald's- range from $20 to $35/hour. Every single business in the area has a help wanted sign posted in the window- UPS, FedEx, the USPS- every single place. We need doctors, nurses, other healthcare professionals. Desperate for teachers and school personnel. There are two caveats- the influx of new residents has caused average home prices to shoot up- but this is because all the Californians are buying up luxury properties, thus inflating the average price. Things are still affordable in the county and the smaller communities surrounding Bozeman. We live in the county. The second caveat- Bozeman is the only school district- aside from Missoula- that still has a part-time mask mandate, although the governor has signed an executive order that school boards cannot compel students to wear masks. In addition, so I guess a third caveat- the Bozeman school board is quietly- over the objections of 95% of parents and teachers- attempting to institute an 'equity' curriculum. None of the surrounding community schools are doing either- no masks, no equity curriculum. So, people are trying to get their kids into other school districts and the private schools- really good private schools- have no shortage of students. People up here have big families as well, so I'm willing to go out on a limb and say this is a hopeful, prosperous state.
Oh wow, that sounds great. I'm in Vermont -- I moved here from California and somehow I arrived a democrat but turned republican. I guess I just found the meddling of democrats into every aspect of your life annoying, and now, actively dangerous. It's one thing to ban plastic straws and bags (ok, well who cares?) and make it illegal to throw "food scraps" in the trash (wtf? at least it's not enforced on the general public, yet) but now I'm worried about how crazy they'll go with vax mandates.
Is Bozeman the only place with jobs? How is the rental market -- perhaps I can keep my house in Vermont for now, but work in Montana? (I might lose my job because of vax mandates.)
A lot of folks move here but work remotely. The rental market is tight, although housing is available in surrounding communities and we're talking maybe an additional 5-10 minutes from town. Now is a good time to look because those who wanted to move here before school started are now here and I'm seeing houses sitting on the market. Prices in Bozeman are high, regardless, plus Montana State is here so students take up a lot of the rentals near campus. We prefer the county in any case. Every place in Montana has jobs jobs jobs! Livingston is 30 minutes away and is an old western town- windy but really interesting. Billings is more industrial but super western and the downtown is great. Butte has jobs - gorgeous location and affordable housing. An hour from Bozeman on the other side of The Great Divide. Around Bozeman are the following- Gallatin Gateway, Four Corners, Belgrade, Manhattan, Amsterdam, Three Forks- all an easy drive. No traffic, especially if you are used to CA. I cannot tell you how gorgeous Montana is. The sunsets are beyond beautiful. And I love snow!
Thanks we are CA and looking around. Sorry to hear about the Bozeman equity curriculum. We will not be bringing CA trends with us on the contrary. I'm getting a pickup with a gun rack and a Gadsden flag.
We moved from CA in 2017. Never looked back but then we are originally from the Midwest. My husband's work dragged us to CA. Our middle daughter married a cattle rancher here, and the minute we had a grandbaby we left CA. Now we have two! Our youngest left CA as well and has no regrets. Our son still lives in Sac but he's looking to move. And yes, we bought a pickup, an Airstream, and guns. And fly our flag with pride. Check out Belgrade, Manhattan and Three Forks. All have great schools. It's like moving back to a time when America was safe and clean and happy. And normal! Mostly drama-free.
In Montana- amazing job market. Shortage of workers. Our gov was the first to sign a bill that said an employer cannot ask about your vax status. The state is also offering a $5000 relocation bonus for new workers. Bozeman is a little insane due to a huge influx of blue state (gag) refugees- some are normals, some are very blue but they want to be free of the high cost of living and the restrictions on everyday life. The sad thing is that a number of local businesses have either closed or are struggling due to a lack of workers. Construction is booming. Gas prices are still around $3.30, although a year ago we paid $2.09. Starting salaries for unskilled labor- even at MacDonald's- range from $20 to $35/hour. Every single business in the area has a help wanted sign posted in the window- UPS, FedEx, the USPS- every single place. We need doctors, nurses, other healthcare professionals. Desperate for teachers and school personnel. There are two caveats- the influx of new residents has caused average home prices to shoot up- but this is because all the Californians are buying up luxury properties, thus inflating the average price. Things are still affordable in the county and the smaller communities surrounding Bozeman. We live in the county. The second caveat- Bozeman is the only school district- aside from Missoula- that still has a part-time mask mandate, although the governor has signed an executive order that school boards cannot compel students to wear masks. In addition, so I guess a third caveat- the Bozeman school board is quietly- over the objections of 95% of parents and teachers- attempting to institute an 'equity' curriculum. None of the surrounding community schools are doing either- no masks, no equity curriculum. So, people are trying to get their kids into other school districts and the private schools- really good private schools- have no shortage of students. People up here have big families as well, so I'm willing to go out on a limb and say this is a hopeful, prosperous state.
Oh wow, that sounds great. I'm in Vermont -- I moved here from California and somehow I arrived a democrat but turned republican. I guess I just found the meddling of democrats into every aspect of your life annoying, and now, actively dangerous. It's one thing to ban plastic straws and bags (ok, well who cares?) and make it illegal to throw "food scraps" in the trash (wtf? at least it's not enforced on the general public, yet) but now I'm worried about how crazy they'll go with vax mandates.
Is Bozeman the only place with jobs? How is the rental market -- perhaps I can keep my house in Vermont for now, but work in Montana? (I might lose my job because of vax mandates.)
A lot of folks move here but work remotely. The rental market is tight, although housing is available in surrounding communities and we're talking maybe an additional 5-10 minutes from town. Now is a good time to look because those who wanted to move here before school started are now here and I'm seeing houses sitting on the market. Prices in Bozeman are high, regardless, plus Montana State is here so students take up a lot of the rentals near campus. We prefer the county in any case. Every place in Montana has jobs jobs jobs! Livingston is 30 minutes away and is an old western town- windy but really interesting. Billings is more industrial but super western and the downtown is great. Butte has jobs - gorgeous location and affordable housing. An hour from Bozeman on the other side of The Great Divide. Around Bozeman are the following- Gallatin Gateway, Four Corners, Belgrade, Manhattan, Amsterdam, Three Forks- all an easy drive. No traffic, especially if you are used to CA. I cannot tell you how gorgeous Montana is. The sunsets are beyond beautiful. And I love snow!
Thanks we are CA and looking around. Sorry to hear about the Bozeman equity curriculum. We will not be bringing CA trends with us on the contrary. I'm getting a pickup with a gun rack and a Gadsden flag.
We moved from CA in 2017. Never looked back but then we are originally from the Midwest. My husband's work dragged us to CA. Our middle daughter married a cattle rancher here, and the minute we had a grandbaby we left CA. Now we have two! Our youngest left CA as well and has no regrets. Our son still lives in Sac but he's looking to move. And yes, we bought a pickup, an Airstream, and guns. And fly our flag with pride. Check out Belgrade, Manhattan and Three Forks. All have great schools. It's like moving back to a time when America was safe and clean and happy. And normal! Mostly drama-free.