Hawaii is launching its "Movers and Shakas" pilot program to lure remote workers to relocate temporarily to the islands. If you are one of the first 50 to be accepted into the program, you will get FREE airfare to Hawaii. The application opened Nov. 29th and closes Dec. 15th. Everyone accepted into the program will be eligible for discounted hotel rates. There are some hotels also offering work/play packages like Marriott and Hyatt.
However, I did a quick search and the discounted hotel rate for 30 days is about $5,000 or $160 per night. On Airbnb.com, you could get a studio apartment in Waikiki for half of that and you would have access to a kitchen. Think about lower food costs!
Before you leap at this opportunity, there are few requirements,
1. you must commit to staying at least 30 days
2. you must agree to volunteer at an approved community organization
My older daughter and I did a program several years ago where we lived with a host family and volunteered in a low-income preschool in Ecuador for a month and it was a life-changing experience.
But it may not be for everyone. The bottom line is this may be a great opportunity for remote workers also looking to give back and dive into the Hawaiian community.
If you'd rather hang out at a luxury hotel drinking pina coladas, this may not be the deal for you.
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