Welcome to Oregon: The Remote Work Haven
The entire country is on a massive trend towards remote work, but one place that’s quietly made a name for itself as a prime spot for zooming from home is proudly displayed on the map as none other than the stunning Beaver State. Combining an unbeatable mix of epic outdoor adventure, a thriving local business scene, and a genuinely down-to-earth community, it’s no wonder folks are flocking here for new job opportunities and lifestyle changes. So, grab a cup of Stumptown coffee, plop a marionberry hand pie on your plate, and settle in to discover why Oregon is rapidly turning into a remote work paradise.Wonders of the Wide Open
Let’s kick this off with Oregon’s most showstopping charm: its outdoors. With an office view that ranges from towering Mount Hood to the serene Columbia River Gorge, hands-down, the scenic versatility is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream (and potentially an indoor enthusiast’s nightmare). It’s tough to be stuck inside all day when a lunch break can include a kayak paddle down the gorgeously verdant Willamette River or a hike up iconic Powell Butte. You’d barely need to slap an Instagram filter on the Picts.
All-Cultural Capital
To those non-woodsy folk leaning more towards concrete spots, Oregon (specifically Portland) proudly boasts a blend of tight-knit neighborhood enclaves, each with its unique flair. Mississippi Avenue’s eclectic boutiques or the Hawthorne District’s independent bookstores like Powell’s Books (or as we locals call it, bibliophile heaven) are a mecca for everybody. The “City of Roses” also possesses a bustling food cart scene dotted with occasional “weird” sights (if you’re lucky, you might just spot the unipiper, a beloved local character on his flaming bagpipes-on-a-unicycle act). Where else but Oregon!
(TRL) Technology, Rain, Lattes
Despite the occasional rain cloud looming overhead, (rain jackets over umbrellas, remember?), the tech scene in Oregon is brilliant. Portland’s own ‘Silicon Forest’ houses inventive startups and established tech behemoths. Intel and Tektronix call the Beaver State home, and with Google Data Center parked in The Dalles and Amazon investing heavily in server farms in Umatilla County, high-speed internet is as abundant as the state’s Douglas firs.
Got the Library, But Where’s The Square?
With all the talk of work, it helps to mention the many co-workspaces Oregon offers. Pioneer Courthouse Square may not be the Times Square it’s fondly referred to, but The Collective Agency at Morrison is one such community workspace that boasts a certain newbie-welcoming aura. The Central Library opens its grand doors too, for anyone eager to get lost amidst a cavern of books while on their lunch break.
Oregon: The Dream of The 90s is Alive… and So is The Future
Oregon’s charmingly quirky lifestyle, its breathtaking outdoors, its dynamic food scene, and the vibrant tech culture make it an ideal place to call home and work. But beyond that, it’s the sense of community, the friendly faces at Deschutes Brewery, the nods from locals as you tackle Angel’s Rest, the unassuming smile of your neighbor as you drive down into Crater Lake – it’s the spirit of Oregon that makes this state truly unique.
Pioneer spirit is alive in our hearts, goes an old adage, and in Oregon, it’s seen in the remote workers who have traded cubicle walls for waterfall views, made conference calls amongst tall firs, and held meetings in bustling coffee shops where the lattes are as warm as the welcome.
So, come and experience our beloved Oregon for yourself, with its quirky realities and beautiful idiosyncrasies. Nowhere else can you work efficiently with world-class innovation and still unplug with such tranquil and historic grandeur. Consider this your official invitation to embrace the remote work opportunities, the local businesses, the trails, the spots, and above all, the lifestyle that is Oregon.
Now, who’s ready for a Voodoo Doughnut break?