Hope to move to Austin from Virginia.........job outlook?

[BJB817]

I'd tell anyone in the current economy that if you're gainfully employed where you're at, stay there until the storm blows over.

We were lucky ones too in that my wife was able to land a good job down here while we were still living out of state. BTW, she's the breadwinner, so that was key that she land a job first. That said, she applied for quite a number of jobs she was well qualified for and never even got a response. So yes, it's definitely frustrating applying from out of state. I should also note that this was 2 years ago when the economic picture was much better.

Best of luck to you!

[Exiled Texan]

I agree with much of the above. Continue looking until at least one of you to get a job. Atlanta Hope (her username) recently did it. My husband and brothers all work in IT. Layoffs are hitting Austin hard or about to per their very connected sources.

FWIW, we just moved last week. We BOTH were looking for a job pretty hard core for about 8 months. I then found a job that seemed to be literally written for me. I'm senior and specialized. Got the job, but no relocation. My husband, in IT, was able to arrange a remote working deal with his old job for at least 6 months. We are TERRIFIED, his old job will end the arrangement before he finds something new as we haven't sold our old place yet. This market is pretty pitiful. While Austin is better than most, it is not immune.

Good luck!

[Davided Out]

I am thinking about relocating from Eugene Oregon (an economic hell hole)a PI and Loss Prevention Associate, I just want to thank everyone on here who has taken the time to reply to one another, nice to know people still care for one another, Dave from Eugene, God Bless! What an Economic MEss!!!!

[inthecut]

Originally Posted by Davided Out

I am thinking about relocating from Eugene Oregon (an economic hell hole)a PI and Loss Prevention Associate, I just want to thank everyone on here who has taken the time to reply to one another, nice to know people still care for one another, Dave from Eugene, God Bless! What an Economic MEss!!!!

Funny, Eugene and Salem were mentioned as bright spots in the economy in something I read early this year. Sounds like things are bad pretty much everywhere now, and absolutely no where to run.....

[Jennibc]

Originally Posted by inthecut

Funny, Eugene and Salem were mentioned as bright spots in the economy in something I read early this year. Sounds like things are bad pretty much everywhere now, and absolutely no where to run.....

Seriously? I don't think so, Eugene has been in bad shape for years.

[inthecut]

Originally Posted by Jennibc

Seriously? I don't think so, Eugene has been in bad shape for years.

It was mentioned in those everpresent lists on the web of places to move to, believe it or not.....just goes to show how irrelevant those lists are....