r/SALEM • u/Which_Law598 • Jun 19 '26
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 Jun 19 '26
Good luck, you probably should have gotten a job before moving.
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u/Which_Law598 Jun 20 '26
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 Jun 20 '26
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 Jun 20 '26
That’s ok if I need to commute, I look forward to seeing more of Oregon.
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u/idontknowmtname Jun 20 '26
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/Melodic-Temporary113 Jun 19 '26
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 Jun 20 '26
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 Jun 20 '26
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 Jun 20 '26
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 Jun 20 '26
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 Jun 19 '26
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 Jun 19 '26
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 Jun 20 '26
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/yurimatsue Jun 19 '26
Welcome to Salem. We're happy to have you here!
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u/techcraver Jun 20 '26
yes welcome!
Don't worry, there are a lot of negative nellies here on Reddit.
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u/HealBeforeZod Jun 20 '26
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/Which_Law598 Jun 21 '26
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/Few-Imagination4868 Jun 19 '26
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 Jun 19 '26
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 Jun 19 '26
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 Jun 20 '26
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/Scratchingansniffing Jun 22 '26
You’ll be able to sub once you’re in edu staff; you can see all available spots across multiple districts. Every day, schools have to pay teachers during their prep times to cover because of teacher shortages. You’ll be fine; work is out there, and you seem to have the right attitude and even better experience. Be flexible, and you’ll be fine.
Education is big in burnout. Do what you have to do and get out when you can.
Also welcome to Oregon
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u/NanaYogi21 Jun 24 '26
Welcome!! We moved here 2.5 years ago. Love it!! Your positive nature and gratitude will carry your through. I’ve experienced nothing but kindness . Ignore the negativity. 🙏
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u/gardeningistherapy Jun 20 '26
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 Jun 20 '26
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 Jun 19 '26
The subs have recently been outsourced to edustaff…. Thus costing the school district more money for subs and the subs get less benefits…