Alaska is 3rd fastest growing state... (Fairbanks: living, cost of living, move to)

[Nephler]

Originally Posted by mistym

oh BTW, this forum is about Alaska not MI. Discuss MI on the MI forum. No offense to MI posters.

I lived in AK. I was also replying to a comment from Moose, then kept it on topic by stating what I thought about the PFD.

[gobrien]

Originally Posted by mistym

Thanks for the insights, interesting viewpoints. Some of you believe it's the PFD, why wouldn't one stay where they are and collect government assistance? Other's believe that the economy is stronger than other states, so what do you think of the following excerpt? What did the labor dept overlook?

Job Market Overview: Alaska ranks 20th among the states in per capita income. Cost of living comparisons are imprecise, but one study ranks Kodiak, Juneau, Fairbanks and Anchorage among the survey's 10 most expensive cities to live in. Unemployment in Alaska is above the national average. The employment growth rate is slow, below one percent. All in all, recent economic growth has been slow.

Finding Work in Alaska



oh BTW, this forum is about Alaska not MI. Discuss MI on the MI forum. No offense to MI posters.

Nephler is an Alaskan and our friend, he just is gone temporarily. I'm not sure what to think of that quote, didn't think our unemployment rate was above the national average. Maybe it's from our smaller towns that have fewer jobs.

[Alaskapat528]

Originally Posted by gobrien

nephler is an alaskan and our friend, he just is gone temporarily. i'm not sure what to think of that quote, didn't think our unemployment rate was above the national average. Maybe it's from our smaller towns that have fewer jobs.

Amen to that. Tried to rep ya...

[Metlakatla]

Originally Posted by mistym

Thanks for the insights, interesting viewpoints. Some of you believe it's the PFD, why wouldn't one stay where they are and collect government assistance? Other's believe that the economy is stronger than other states, so what do you think of the following excerpt? What did the labor dept overlook?

Job Market Overview: Alaska ranks 20th among the states in per capita income. Cost of living comparisons are imprecise, but one study ranks Kodiak, Juneau, Fairbanks and Anchorage among the survey's 10 most expensive cities to live in. Unemployment in Alaska is above the national average. The employment growth rate is slow, below one percent. All in all, recent economic growth has been slow.

Finding Work in Alaska

Nobody here seems to actually believe the pfd is that significant.

About the labor market...Alaska has a lot of seasonal workers who collect unemployment during the off season, many while living in other states. It reflects on the unemployment figures.

About your comments towards Neph...we don't need any more people trying to play hall monitor here. There are enough of them trying to dictate how others post.

[Nephler]

I think of the PFD as sort of a nice gift from the state. Used mine to pay off some bills and maybe a little something for myself.

[SityData]

PFD is nothing more.. .. .. than a 'weak's pay! (pun intended)!

[RayinAK]

Originally Posted by mistym

Thanks for the insights, interesting viewpoints. Some of you believe it's the PFD, why wouldn't one stay where they are and collect government assistance? Other's believe that the economy is stronger than other states, so what do you think of the following excerpt? What did the labor dept overlook?

Job Market Overview: Alaska ranks 20th among the states in per capita income. Cost of living comparisons are imprecise, but one study ranks Kodiak, Juneau, Fairbanks and Anchorage among the survey's 10 most expensive cities to live in. Unemployment in Alaska is above the national average. The employment growth rate is slow, below one percent. All in all, recent economic growth has been slow.

Finding Work in Alaska

http://www.co.fairbanks.ak.us/communityplanning/crc/FALL%202011%20CRQ.pdf (broken link)

[RayinAK]

Originally Posted by RayinAK

http://www.co.fairbanks.ak.us/communityplanning/crc/FALL%202011%20CRQ.pdf (broken link)

By the way, down the page you can see the cost of living in some areas of Alaska compared to cities in the lower-48.

[RedJacket]

Originally Posted by RayinAK

By the way, down the page you can see the cost of living in some areas of Alaska compared to cities in the lower-48.

By far, the largest employer in the Fairbanks area is the government. I don't think I could live in such a socialistic environment where hippies dominant and the government signs my paycheck.

I enjoy a patriotic (capitalistic) environment where the government stays out of your life completely: including job creation.

Know what I mean jelly bean?

[Glitch]

Originally Posted by RedJacket

By far, the largest employer in the Fairbanks area is the government. I don't think I could live in such a socialistic environment where hippies dominant and the government signs my paycheck.

I enjoy a patriotic (capitalistic) environment where the government stays out of your life completely: including job creation.

Know what I mean jelly bean?

By far the largest employer in Alaska is the government (local, State, and federal).

Alaska Civilian Labor Force as of November 2011: 369,100

Total Non-Farm Alaskan Labor Force: 328,600 (89.0%)

• Minning and Logging: 16,700 (4.5%)
• Construction: 15,800 (4.3%)
• Manufacturing: 10,600 (2.9%)
• Trade, Transportation, & Utilities: 64,400 (17.4%)
• Information: 6,500 (1.8%)
• Financial Activities: 15,500 (4.2%)
• Professional & Business Services: 26,800 (7.3%)
• Education & Health Services: 43,800 (11.9%)
• Leisure & Hospitality: 33,500 (9.1%)
• Other Services: 11,000 (3.0%)
• Government: 84,400 (22.9%)

The percentages are based upon the total Alaskan civilian labor force.


Source: Alaska Economy at a Glance