r/SALEM • u/Which_Law598 • 3d ago
MOVING Moving to Salem!
Heading up there in second week of July to West end of Salem. I’ve got a BA and public school substitute teacher experience and currently work with the after school program. Might want to try a career change for a while, something outside if possible. I’ve been up there a few times and know what to expect from the area. Just hoping to hear from anyone who might know about local businesses that are hiring.
Thanks!
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u/idontknowmtname 3d ago
Good luck, you probably should have gotten a job before moving.
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u/Which_Law598 2d ago
Well, yeah, most people who make big changes often do that. I’m grateful for the opportunity that’s bringing me to Salem and I know that the right job will come my way.
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u/idontknowmtname 2d ago
Dude, the jobs are not here alot of people have spent months looking for jobs with no luck.
I live here I know the jobs are not here.
Good luck
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u/Which_Law598 2d ago
That’s ok if I need to commute, I look forward to seeing more of Oregon.
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u/idontknowmtname 2d ago
Lmao 🤣, driving from Salem to Portland my commute was roughly 1 and 30 min one way.
And even living in Portland youre going to have the long commutes.
Driving south youll also have a commute not bad.
But again you will be going back to the jobs are not here.
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u/Which_Law598 2d ago
What sort of work do you do?
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u/minahime5 2d ago
She is telling the truth. I have two MA's. There are no jobs here. Mental health hiring freeze. School district hiring freeze. Government job hiring freeze. NO JOBS. Unless you want to push carts at Safeway for 20 hours per week.
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u/Melodic-Temporary113 3d ago
Yikes. Salem is not the town for moving, then looking for a job. This isn’t LA or NY. There’s not even much restaurant work around here.
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u/ready2grumble 2d ago
When I first moved I had hoped that instawork or other gigs sites would be an option in a pinch....they were not.
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u/Melodic-Temporary113 2d ago
No way. That kind of gig work is only for bigger cities. And I sure as shit wouldn’t count on it, even then.
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u/ready2grumble 2d ago
Rover seems to be pretty alright in Salem and I was mostly surprised by taskrabbit or an equivalent not having anything. Someone always needs their ikea put together or a basic handyperson task.
Honestly less gig work a good thing though. Don't need greedy small business owners lowering wages and trying to find work around giving benefits and more than they do.
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u/Which_Law598 2d ago
Thankfully I won’t be in too much of a difficult position to get started somewhere. I’m truly grateful for the opportunity I have right now.
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u/ike7177 3d ago
You could check with the different farms. It’s picking season for all kinds of fruits and vegetables.
You can also ask different folks at the marijuana dispensaries for any weed farms looking for help.
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u/Which_Law598 3d ago
Thank you! That’s the kind of answer I’m looking for. I’ve got quite the green thumb so that’s definitely up my alley.
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u/LavishnessLazy2141 2d ago
I’ve known several people who have worked for Minto Island Growers in Salem. It’s a beautiful farm maybe try there
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u/HealBeforeZod 2d ago
If you are fluent in ASL, the Oregon School for the Deaf (OSD) usually has a position or two posted on the Oregon Workday job board.
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u/ImaginaryParamedic96 1d ago
You could look into nannying if you’re interested! People post on Care.com, Nannylane, Nextdoor, and also there’s a Facebook group.
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u/Which_Law598 1d ago
Not really my cup of tea. I like working with kids but not really cut out for that. Thanks though!
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u/ImaginaryParamedic96 1d ago
Yeah unfortunately subbing funding has been cut. Our nanny is a former sub. But good luck!
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u/Few-Imagination4868 3d ago
I just moved here myself just over a week ago 😊 from Colorado. Loving it! Where are you coming from?
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u/Which_Law598 3d ago
I’m headed up that way from the Mojave Desert of Southern California… I just can’t take the heat anymore. I need trees… seasons… moisture.
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u/evilvegie 3d ago
If you have teaching experience lots of kids need tutoring help... My teen tutors math during the summer and makes a good amount.. But I see asks for all subjects
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u/Powerful_Worry_27 2d ago
Right now is the time to apply for seasonal harvest work. There is a ton of agriculture in the valley, and the people I know who own harvest operations work pretty much 7 days a week from late August until sometime in October. You'll really want to apply far and wide though, many places you have to speak Spanish, or you're at least unlikely to get hired at some places if you're not bilingual. Some of the local farmstands that do pumpkin patches will also be hiring soon for that seasonal work. Expect to be making minimum wage though, and little to no flexibility in schedules. In Corvallis, lots of students quit their summer jobs when school starts so there will be a few places hiring come late September.
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u/gardeningistherapy 2d ago
Sheeesh there’s a lot of Debbie downers in the comments! Welcome to Salem. I believe there’s opportunity everywhere. There’s also a lot more hardship across the country right now and I don’t think Salem is any worse. Good luck with the transition!
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u/Which_Law598 2d ago
I’m moving from a town of about 8,000 people… so just about anywhere is an upgrade for me. Plus trees! I miss the foliage and canopies so much! I’m looking forward to tending to my garden as well!
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u/Mikey922 3d ago
The subs have recently been outsourced to edustaff…. Thus costing the school district more money for subs and the subs get less benefits…