I've lived in Phoenix now for over 5 years (by way of Lincoln, NE) and just found out my awesome job as an art teacher is being cut for next year... along with hundreds of other teaching jobs because of state cuts, low enrollment etc. Job market in Phoenix now looks gloomy for me.
It's quite possible that I could get a half time teaching position and then I could go back to school for my masters if I can get grant money and loans (in state tuition!) But I'm also considering moving because...