This picturesque state is now paying people to move there

This picturesque state is now paying people to move thereThis picturesque state is now paying people to move thereDo you love maple syrup? What about skiing? Or Ben and Jerrys ice cream? If you said yes to any of those things, then it may be time to move to Vermont.But even if those perks arent enough to entice you, heres another one As of Jan. 1, the state will pay you up to $10,000 over two years to relocate to Vermont if youre an employee who works remotely.TheRemote Worker Grant Program is an attempt by Vermont legislators to incentivize remote workers to move to their state. To qualify, individuals must work full-time for a company based elsewhere and do most of their job from Vermont.The initiative comes after Vermonts population has stayed flat or even slightly waned, according to The Associated Press. Vermont also plays host to an older demographic than most states, withthe median age of residents at 42.7 years.These demographic shifts - familiar to European countries and ci ties as well as other parts of the United States where the population has begun to dwindle - gave a reason for the grant program, which provides people with an incentive that can cover moving costs, computer software and other on-the-job necessities for remote workers.The state has allotted $500,000 for such grants, and the application is now open. But hurry - grants are awarded first-come, first-served.So if you want to take a ski break from work or have the finest sharp cheddar as your afternoon snack, it may be time to consider a northward move to the Green Mountain State. If it welches good enough for the von Trapps, no doubt its good enough for any of us. And should $10,000 sweeten the pot, all the better.