Moving to colorado next year, would love to have a job waiting for me (Trinidad: job market)

[schwartzericp]

My fiance mother lives in Trinidad colorado and we visit frequently. She wants to be close to her mother which I understand. I love colorado and want to make the move but I would be leaving behind my family and a good paying job (28.00 an hour)

We are from Minnesota and I have a bachelors degree in psychology along with a 2 year degree in criminal justice. I am also a certified firefighter in the state of Minnesota along with previous EMT experience. I am also a veteran of the armed forces.

Just wondering, in peoples opinion, how long it would take to find a job and what location would be the best to get my feet into the job market?

[tycodmom]

Have you thought about applying for State Probation jobs? Male Probation Officers are needed in rural offices. I would look at the State Board and begin applying. Just a thought.

[ArthurManby]

Are you looking to move to Trinidad? What line of work specifically? I can tell you Police/EMT/Fire are all pretty difficult to get on with in Las Animas Co. I have family down there in all 3. With your education/experience, might be able find something with CDOC. They have a facility up Hwy 350 near Model Co but I can almost guarantee you won't be making 28 and hr. Had a cousin working there, said it sucked, transferred up to Ordway, then left for the Texas oil fields. If you are in decent shape, Pioneer Natural Resources is drilling/frac'ing down on the Raton Basin and may be able to get on with them; if they are hiring (also, see #2. below).

Here's my take:

1. Employment is sparse here in SoCo and gets much worse the further south you go.

2. Cronyism and nepotism are a way of life down here.

3. 58K a year is big dinero south of exit 116.

Good luck!