Hawaii will pay for the flights of remote workers who relocate to Honolulu

https://www.insider.com/hawaii-pay-for-the-flights-remote-workers-willing-to-relocate-2020-12

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warent• 6 years ago

This doesn't surprise me, the governor of Hawaii is very big on business and growth, and has been working very hard to turn Honolulu into a small silicon valley.

I don't think this is necessarily the right way to do it though. Remote workers have jobs outside Hawaii so basically you're just flying in mainlanders to price out even more struggling locals.

Exmoor2• 6 years ago

Hawaii is offering to pay for round trip flights to Oahu for a select group of US remote workers willing to relocate temporarily.

Looks like it's only temporary relocation, so presumably workers would be residing in hotels or other locations typically occupied by tourists, rather than dislocating permanent residents.

Exmoor2• 6 years ago

My spouse and I would love to temporarily relocate to Hawaii and work remotely/vacation for a while. That said, last I checked, current travel conditions make this difficult. Also, we would almost certainly not choose Oahu.

verdverm• 6 years ago

"Awardees are expected to perform community work in exchange for flights, discounted accommodation, and a range of other perks."

This sounds an awful lot like indentured servitude.

Hawaii will pay for the flights of remote workers who relocate to Honolulu

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