Hawaii Wants to Pay You $60,000 to Work in Paradise

This might be the dream opportunity you've been waiting for.

M Swiet ProductionsGetty Images

As wonderful as going on vacation can be, the worst part is when it's over. You know the feeling—for a few moments, you evaluate your life choices and wonder why you can't just stay in paradise? 

Of course, there's several reasons why you have to return home, your job being one of the top ones. Bills don't pay themselves, right?! But what if we told you that you could live in paradise while making a living?  If that sounds appealing, keep reading. 

Hawaii is currently experiencing a teacher shortage, and the state has 1,600 vacancies to fill before the school year starts again in the fall. The main challenge? Finding employees who will actually stay in Hawaii. Corey Rosenlee, president of the Hawaii State Teachers Association, explains:

Hawaii has one of the highest teacher turnover rates in the nation and this is more so for people that come from the mainland. They say, 'I can't live here' and they leave and we have to go back and recruit, and this cycle just continually happens.

Hmm... we're not exactly sure why someone wouldn't want to live in Hawaii, but we guess that just means more opportunities for you to move there! Look at the photos below if you need some extra convincing. 

Tomas del Amo / Design PicsGetty Images

M.M. SweetGetty Images

In addition to the average teacher salary of $56,000, the state is offering a $6,000 bonus to teachers hired in "special education, secondary mathematics and secondary science," Fox29 reports. 

So if creating a lesson plan while kicking back in a hammock under a palm tree sounds like a dream come true, head to Hawaii's State Department of Education, and learn more about how you can apply for the job of a lifetime. The beach awaits you. 

Follow Woman's Day on Instagram

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
More From Work + Money