[mewith3]

I should add that we (my spouse and I) have had people from other states contact us about jobs...so imo, looking elsewhere is definitely the better option.

A second note I should have added is I went to college about 1 hour south of Rochester NY and the weather is similar to Michigan, (Michigan has less snow, imo) but Rochester has more jobs -- but maybe you did not like that area(?). There are other places you get cold and snow Colorado, is one.

If it were me I would focus elsewhere. Best of luck to you

[Cliffie]

My impression is that computer jobs have been as depressed as anything around here, specifically because so much of it IS attached to the auto industry. But there must be a large number of jobs in computers related to all the other industries around here -- we have retail and grocery stores and factories and whatnot, just like the other states. What part of the computer field are you actually in, or looking to get into?

[WheredoIlive?]

Make sure you have a stable job when you move.

I belive the whole country is in a Depression, but Michigan we are one of the worse ones in trouble.

There are some areas known to be doing better then others. Like Grand Rapids Michigan is more prosperous then lets say Battle Creek.

[Northman]

Originally Posted by mewith3

A second note I should have added is I went to college about 1 hour south of Rochester NY and the weather is similar to Michigan, (Michigan has less snow, imo)

Before you say "less snow", you should go back realize you just compared one area of NY to the entire state of MI. There are places in Michigan (Marquette, Sault Ste. Marie, Gaylord, Traverse City region) that get just as much if not more snow than anywhere around Rochester.

Besides, saying Michigan gets less snow than NY is like saying Osama is a meaner guy than Saddam. Once you get such a huge dose of something, comparisons lose thier validity.

You will get more than your fill of snow in either NY or Michigan. How's that?

[JGatti]

I was offered a job in Arizona. Went out to visit. Liked the idea of warm weather year around, but then came back home. Had a great summer and now we're having a wonderful winter. Lot's of snow. I love Michigan and don't think I could live anywhere else. There is so much here. If you enjoy the outdoors there are so many places to visit it's not even funny. If you have not already, take a look at the Michigan photo's. I wish I knew where all of them were, there are so many places I'd like to visit.
People gripe about winter. If you have a long drive in the snow it can be a bite. But when it's cold, just bundle up and it's not bad at all. If your married make sure your new house has a fireplace and they are great to snuggle up int front of.

[michmoldman]

Originally Posted by JGatti

I was offered a job in Arizona. Went out to visit. Liked the idea of warm weather year around, but then came back home. Had a great summer and now we're having a wonderful winter. Lot's of snow. I love Michigan and don't think I could live anywhere else. There is so much here. If you enjoy the outdoors there are so many places to visit it's not even funny. If you have not already, take a look at the Michigan photo's. I wish I knew where all of them were, there are so many places I'd like to visit.
People gripe about winter. If you have a long drive in the snow it can be a bite. But when it's cold, just bundle up and it's not bad at all. If your married make sure your new house has a fireplace and they are great to snuggle up int front of.

right on!!

[mewith3]

Originally Posted by Northman

Before you say "less snow", you should go back realize you just compared one area of NY to the entire state of MI. There are places in Michigan (Marquette, Sault Ste. Marie, Gaylord, Traverse City region) that get just as much if not more snow than anywhere around Rochester.

Besides, saying Michigan gets less snow than NY is like saying Osama is a meaner guy than Saddam. Once you get such a huge dose of something, comparisons lose thier validity.

You will get more than your fill of snow in either NY or Michigan. How's that?

No I did not, I did say in the post before that I am an recently severed engineer in southeast Michigan...and they were comparing SE Michigan to where they lived before in Rochester NY...it was relevant to what the original poster asked in weather comparisons.

[Michigan Refugee]

Hello MikeLisaRyan,
I'm a Michigan Refugee that has been living in North Carolina since Aug. 2007. Please pay close attention to the bloggers that have told you to be very cautious and to make sure that you have a job lined up. The employment situation in Michigan is very precarious to say the least. My family and I were forced to leave as my husband lost his job with GM and I had to take a teaching job out of state. We miss Michigan very much as we still have family living there but were forced to moved to NC...as how else were we going to eat. My Michigan home is being rented by family of family. Sometimes they can send me the rent..sometimes they can't. The value of my Michigan home is sinking and it is in a desirable area of Saginaw County. We tried to sell it before we left....but no takers. So far...we have avoided foreclosure. My gut feeling....is to stay put. You can really lose your shirt in Michigan as jobs are very hard to come by and you don't want to find yourself trapped.

[GlassPipe]

I won't even read all the other posts. I'll just say YOU ARE CRAZY!!! Unless, of course, you are independantly wealthy or have a healthy retirement account to live on. Great time to buy a house.

[Dr.Jim]

I recently left MI after a 3 year project was completed.
It is my opinion to agree with the statement that you MUST have a good, stable, secure job already lined up to even consider it.

The state is beautiful....but one thing I noticed, is that even though I was in no way tied to the auto industry...you cannot live 1 day in Michigan without hearing about all the decline and job issues. There is bad news everyday either from TV, Radio,...people talking in the grocery line...etc..etc.
It is constantly depressing banter from all sources.......this casts a pale mood over everything,...even if you aren't directly involved. Auto-makers problems,....housing market problems,...downtown detroit problems,...the mayor problems! The governor problems!!....it DOESNT END.
That alone was enough to make me glad to get out of there!

I might suggest Virginia. It has a very nice seasonal climate with much less 'gray' than Mi....not as much snow either :-(. But beautiful mountains and country!
Also...certain areas in VA are actually doing very well and growing,...(fingers crossed) almost immune to what is happening elsewhere. Harrisonburg, VA has a decent amount of technology and is becoming a satellite for DC tech/think tank work. Housing market is quite good here.
Richmond is another city with alot going on.
Just a thought for you to consider........