Need A Job? Move To Texas!
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Over at Forbes they have an article, actually a grouping of articles, in which they have selected towns throughout America that are ‘the best cities for jobs.’ According to the Forbes stats, eight of the top 20 towns are located in the state of Texas. The article covers various factors on why Texas is a prime candidate for those seeking employment.
In the article it states that:
The top of the complete ranking–which, for ease, we have broken down into the two smaller lists, of the best big and small cities for jobs–is dominated by one state: Texas. The Lone Star State may have lost a powerful advocate in Washington, but it’s home to a remarkable eight of the top 20 cities on our list–including No. 1-ranked Odessa, a small city in the state’s northwestern region. Further, the top five large metropolitan areas for job growth–Austin, Houston, San Antonio, Ft. Worth and Dallas–are all in Texas’ “urban triangle.”
The reasons for the state’s relative success are varied. A healthy energy industry is certainly one cause. Many Texas high-fliers, including Odessa, Longview, Dallas and Houston, are home to energy companies that employ hordes of people–and usually at fairly high salaries for both blue- and white-collar workers. In some places, these spurts represent a huge reversal from the late 1990s. Take Odessa’s remarkable 5.5% job growth in 2008, which followed a period of growth well under 1% from 1998 to 2002.
So in a time of economic uncertainty it is good to see that some areas have not been hit hard by the recession. Texas appears to be on the rebound and jobs appear plentiful. So if you are one of the millions of unemployed, Texas may be the opportunity you need to find work.
Comments welcome.
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the oracle
April 21st, 2009
at 11:23am
Yes, they are probably going to have a need for border guards (to keep the reasonable people from escaping), people to join their military (when they secede from the nation), and standard law enforcement, as many will be unaware of the many differences in the law and its application.
Remember, people get acquitted of murder in Texas at times with the defensive statement “He/she needed killin’”. Other times, innocent people rot in jail for no apparent reason. Texas has possibly the strangest ways of defining justice of any state in the U.S.. Perhaps they should secede, there have already been many posts on the net about how it would make sense for the rest of us, economically.
Kitty
April 21st, 2009
at 3:02pm
Not only is the area home to energy companies, they’re small peanuts in comparison to the IT job market here, and the fact that up until very recently, most TelCos also headquartered here. The fact that we are a right to work state has a lot to do with it, but the lack of state income tax means a lower overall cost of living.
Word to the wise though, once you move in, you may not be able to move back.
Also, @The Oracle
I think you should stop listening to NPR, or maybe learn to not believe everything you hear. The cops suck here, but they err on the side of being overzealous towards throwing people in jail.
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April 22nd, 2009
at 4:11am
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Viralnexxus
April 22nd, 2009
at 12:00pm
Yes, they are probably going to have a need for border guards (to keep the reasonable people from escaping), people to join their military (when they secede from the nation), and standard law enforcement, as many will be unaware of the many differences in the law and its application.
Remember, people get acquitted of murder in Texas at times with the defensive statement “He/she needed killin’”. Other times, innocent people rot in jail for no apparent reason. Texas has possibly the strangest ways of defining justice of any state in the U.S.. Perhaps they should secede, there have already been many posts on the net about how it would make sense for the rest of us, economically.
>As recent US Army Veteran living in San Antonio, Texas, I can attest for the abundance of work in all fields; albeit our IT jobs could be better. But, I have to agree to some extent with Oracle in regards to our laws. I have had my fair share of run ins with the SAPD dating back to the early 90s and they can be really cool or really cruel; but that is the same in all of America. If we continue to incarcerate people at the rate we are, we will have more citizens locked up, than free. Texas has it’s downside, but land is cheap and the cost of living is even cheaper. I guess what I am trying to say is, if you are a drug using party animal who drinks and drives and lives on the wild side, Texas is NOT for you. But, if you are a hard working, law abiding person trying to raise a family and survive the recession, than come on down and see what I am talking about.
-=V=-
***My Pseudo Texas Rating Scale (1-10) 1=Lame 10=Booming
1. Austin (Capitol) = 8 - UT fans and IT People Rejoice
2. Houston = 6 - Major City, but can be real Ghetto
3. Dallas = 8 Cowboys and Mavs Fans Rejoice
4. San Antonio = 7 Spurs Fans and History Buffs Rejoice
5. Corpus Christi/Padre Island - 7 Spring Breakers Rejoice
6. El Paso = 4 Can be Extremely Dangerous *Caution*
Ron Schenone
April 22nd, 2009
at 1:15pm
Hello Viralnexxus,
Thanks for the ratings. Having been to Texas many times visiting our kids and relatives. I find your rating fair.