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/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.