Money, recreation and entertainment: one of the US states will pay thousands of dollars to move

During the pandemic, cities such as Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Natchez, Mississippi offered remote workers money to move there, while exotic destinations such as Aruba promoted their islands to live and work from home. CNN.

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Now West Virginia wants to pay remote workers $ 12 to move into the state.

On April 12, Gov. Jim Justice announced the Ascend WV program, which "will enable adventurers to enjoy world-class travel, low-density spaces and a low cost of living while remaining fully connected to their work."

West Virginia's new program is that many big companies, including Uber and Microsoft, are returning their employees to the office, or at least starting to think about it, as the Covid-19 vaccination rampant. But that doesn't mean it's too late for the state's proposal. Some companies, including Twitter and Slack, allow at least some employees to work remotely on a full-time basis.

According to the program's website, West Virginia is offering $ 12 over two years, of which $ 000 is split in monthly payments during the first year and $ 10 paid at the end of the second year. If you move earlier, you will keep the money you have earned so far.

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The incentive package also includes a year's free outdoor recreation, bringing the total cost to $ 20, the website says. This is a year of access to activities such as rafting and alpine skiing, as well as two years of free outdoor equipment rental, such as camping gear or rowing equipment.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a full-time telecommuting position with a company located outside West Virginia.

The first three host cities are Shepherdstown, Lewisburg and Morgantown. More than 50 people applied for 2000 spots in Morgantown, according to WCHS.

Applications will be accepted until the end of May in Morgantown and will open in early 2022 in Shepherdstown and Lewisburg.

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The program is supported in part by former Intuit CEO, West Virginia native Brad Smith and his wife, Alice, the governor's office said. The couple donated $ 25 million to West Virginia University to launch the program, according to school officials.

“Alice and I are committed to the success of this program and its ability to leverage West Virginia’s open facilities to attract new talent, develop vibrant communities and continue to foster the entrepreneurial and innovative thinking that is the hallmark of the state,” Smith said.

The Smiths hope that the program will eventually include all 55 counties in the state.

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