Okay Do I Move then find Job or .... (Birmingham, Mobile: find a job, living)

[newbaby90908]

Hi Everyone,

I have been applying for jobs and I am finding the my out of state credentials and addy (residing in Michigan) seems to be making my quest harder. Is it my imagination or do you think my job search will be easier once I permanent reside in Mobile, AL?

Any suggestions??

Thanks a lot,

Newbaby90908

[southernnaturelover]

The way the economy is today you need to have a job lined up before you move anywhere. The recession down here hasn't been as bad as MI, but it's still quite noticeable and competition is tough.

[oscottscotto]

It depends. Do you have 4-6 months of living expenses saved up just in case? That is my rule of thumb before moving without a sure job. On a side note (read your other thread) there are not many positions in Mobile that deal with your occupation (it's far, far from a white-collar city). There will be a few, but you might just have to go with whatever you can get at first and then start looking for what you want.

[newbaby90908]

(it's far, far from a white-collar city) Okay, wow didn't get that from the area. I have savings, but even with that I have seen it take months even years to land a gig. Guess I will keep on the search...

Thanks again

[oscottscotto]

Originally Posted by newbaby90908

(it's far, far from a white-collar city) Okay, wow didn't get that from the area.

Maybe that was a little too strong of a way to put it ... but yes, as in there are not really any huge companies with numerous IT positions, design positions, project management, etc. There will of course be some of those type jobs, just harder to find. Plenty of work in health care and education though.

[Croye22]

IT field tends to be very competitive, so it'd be like that all over. Have you tried Birmingham?

[newbaby90908]

I have expanded my search to Birmingham too! Thanks

[Croye22]

Np. And check out Huntsville. They should have several companies with IT spots.

[GODSEND]

Originally Posted by newbaby90908

Hi Everyone,

I have been applying for jobs and I am finding the my out of state credentials and addy (residing in Michigan) seems to be making my quest harder. Is it my imagination or do you think my job search will be easier once I permanent reside in Mobile, AL?

Any suggestions??

Thanks a lot,

Newbaby90908

I moved to Mobile back in 1994 and it took me 7 months to find a job.
I got that job b/c someone knew someone who knew someone, etc.

Personally, I would find the job first. YES, the fact that you live in MI is going to be a problem. However; you are going to have a problem either way, so I guess... choose.
Remember, you are now in the DEEP SOUTH. All the rules are different.
Also, Mobile is a "sleepy town" compared to Detroit.
Just thought I'd mention that.
(I personally PREFER the sleepy town...)

[jerryf09]

Well, just a shot in the dark here, but have you tried any contract firms? By contract firms I mean Temporary, temp to perm etc? If you have degree in the tech field, engineer, MFG, etc. Should find something, Im not promoting any entity but if you will email me, can give you some links that might help you out