[beerbeer]

Looks like Aetna is getting serious about getting out.

When Connecticut is worse for business than Boston and New York, there s a huggge problem.

[MrGompers]

Originally Posted by kidyankee764

Laugh all you want, but if you're trying to claim Hartford has the talent pool of New York City, or even Boston, you're living in a different world than I am.

I am claiming that. Plenty of educated people in Hartford area, we also do not have the traffic issues that NYC has. They will have to bump up salaries as well if they think people are going to be living any where around Manhattan. Of course they won't do that though unless its a bump for the executives.

[Mike 75]

Originally Posted by MrGompers

I am claiming that. Plenty of educated people in Hartford area, we also do not have the traffic issues that NYC has. They will have to bump up salaries as well if they think people are going to be living any where around Manhattan. Of course they won't do that though unless its a bump for the executives.

The New York MSA is 20 million. Hartford is 1.2 million. Hartford better have a real deep talent pool with 1/20 the population.

[MrGompers]

Originally Posted by Mike 75

The New York MSA is 20 million. Hartford is 1.2 million. Hartford better have a real deep talent pool with 1/20 the population.

That doesn't make sense because the entire population of Hartford or NYC is not qualified to work at Aetna. They are not hiring people off the streets. A person will need a BS degree at minimum if they want an interview. Extensive industry experience may be a work around, but a lot of companies are discounting that now too and the HR gate keepers won't consider any one without a college degree.

[Mr_250]

Originally Posted by beerbeer

Looks like Aetna is getting serious about getting out.

When Connecticut is worse for business than Boston and New York, there s a huggge problem.

I bet this is just a rumor. Aetna would never move.

[BPt111]

Originally Posted by Mr_250

I bet this is just a rumor. Aetna would never move.

It may be rumor CT got to wake up

[Mike 75]

Originally Posted by MrGompers

That doesn't make sense because the entire population of Hartford or NYC is not qualified to work at Aetna. They are not hiring people off the streets. A person will need a BS degree at minimum if they want an interview. Extensive industry experience may be a work around, but a lot of companies are discounting that now too and the HR gate keepers won't consider any one without a college degree.

Which Metro Areas Have the Most Graduate Degrees?

Hartford and NY have about the same percentage of college grads among their adult populations, but there are more people with college degrees in NY than Hartford in absolute terms (obviously). More people with college degrees = larger talent pool.

[CTartist]

My First Selectman just posted this.

City and State Leaders in Dark About Potential Aetna HQ Move to New York or Boston - Hartford Courant

[HumpDay]

Originally Posted by CTartist

My First Selectman just posted this.

City and State Leaders in Dark About Potential Aetna HQ Move to New York or Boston - Hartford Courant

It's pretty much confirmed from Luke Bronin. They just need to make an official announcement which is most likely occurring soon. Observing Bronins words show he's leaving a back door open by implying Aetna has been focused on leaving for awhile now, before he even became mayor. The bad news never ends. More high paying jobs leaving the state which means more tax revenue losses. This is what CT deserves for not focusing more on its cities. Hopefully more businesses leave so we can vote more of those responsible for not taking enough action.

Bronin: Aetna Decided Long Ago To Relocate Corporate Headquarters Out Of Connecticut - Hartford Courant

[BPt111]

Originally Posted by HumpDay

It's pretty much confirmed from Luke Bronin. They just need to make an official announcement which is most likely occurring soon. Observing Bronins words show he's leaving a back door open by implying Aetna has been focused on leaving for awhile now, before he even became mayor. The bad news never ends. More high paying jobs leaving the state which means more tax revenue losses. This is what CT deserves for not focusing more on its cities. Hopefully more businesses leave so we can vote more of those responsible for not taking enough action.

Bronin: Aetna Decided Long Ago To Relocate Corporate Headquarters Out Of Connecticut - Hartford Courant

Stamford/Norwalk are bedroom communities and New Haven is just Yale