Job problems in Reno

[schizrade]

Originally Posted by Gigii

Actually it's kind of interesting. He heard back from two companies in the past few days. One said the job was no longer available because they were merging it into another position. The other one has abruptly moved their home office out of the Reno area. Is it that bad here that they can't afford to stay here?

No stupid people bought overpriced homes that they couldn't afford, and are getting foreclosed on, so they are leaving. That is why they are leaving.

[luvs2fish]

Gigii,

Your husband isn't the only one having problems finding decent work.

Nevada does not have a diversified enough economy and they rely too heavily on the revenue from the casinos. The "good" paying jobs are with the State and there is heavy competition for those. The rest is old money.

Also, they are so paranoid about not wanting to be like California (even though 90% of people are California transplants) that progress and change are EXTREMELY slow i.e. no mall in the capitol???

Reno resdients failed to vote for an increase in tax for police protection. Hence, crime and gangs are becoming a big problem there. And I don't know why they don't repair the streets - big pot holes in even some of the "nicer" neighborhoods.

That said, the outlaying areas would be a nice place to retire one day when you don't have to worry about employment. The Sierra's and Lake Tahoe are gorgeous.

Luvs2Fish

[proxima]

Hello LUVS...I agree with you on your take on jobs in Reno. I have an MBA and can't find work in this town. "Overqualified", then all one hears is that emploers can't find qualified employees. If you're from a third world country and can't speak English, you have a job at the casinos in the back operations. Nevada has tried to diversify, but many employers are relucutant to relocate here due to high turnover. I've seen several companies come here due to the favorable tax structure, then leave in a few years for variety of reasons. Californians have moved here in record numbers and are tax refugees and want low taxes until they die here, without regard to building an infrastructure. However, Reno citizens have voted several times for bond issues, road repair increases and police protection and yet nothing seems to get increased or fixed. I think there some reluctance to continue the same old pattern. The turning point for me and I think a lot of voters, was when the city financed the bowling stadium for millions and then reno citizens discovered (after it was built) that locals couldn't bowl in it. Oh well.

[tomdonaldson]

It is not just Reno, it is all of Nevada. Nevada is a Right to Work State. Without many union jobs. Every one complains about low pay and no benefits. The union jobs have better pay and health benefits. The casino business has slowed down due to California gaming. Who wants to drive to Reno when you can gamble in your own neighborhood when gasoline is four dollars a gallon. I could go on all day but you folks most likely know more than I do. I feel bad to see hard working americans without the means to support their families.
Tom.

[schizrade]

Originally Posted by tomdonaldson

It is not just Reno, it is all of Nevada. Nevada is a Right to Work State. Without many union jobs. Every one complains about low pay and no benefits. The union jobs have better pay and health benefits. The casino business has slowed down due to California gaming. Who wants to drive to Reno when you can gamble in your own neighborhood when gasoline is four dollars a gallon. I could go on all day but you folks most likely know more than I do. I feel bad to see hard working americans without the means to support their families.
Tom.

Yes, if we were all union, the problems would be solved...

[barryhussein]

Originally Posted by tomdonaldson

It is not just Reno, it is all of Nevada. Nevada is a Right to Work State. Without many union jobs. Every one complains about low pay and no benefits. The union jobs have better pay and health benefits. The casino business has slowed down due to California gaming. Who wants to drive to Reno when you can gamble in your own neighborhood when gasoline is four dollars a gallon. I could go on all day but you folks most likely know more than I do. I feel bad to see hard working americans without the means to support their families.
Tom.

With the internet, you can bet your farm away in your own basement.
I always loved Reno, though I never had to get a job there. I did live across the River from Laughlin for a year. You soon find that the community where the workers live is in sharp contrast to things at the hotels. BHC was one big trailer park, with lots of meth heads. I earned 65 usd per day as a substitute school teacher (4 year degree required). I had been making 90 per day in Phoenix. It was hideous. Some of the "school" parking lots weren't even paved (and they were quite old).

There are pros and cons to unions. If you are working, and in one, it is excellent. If you can't get hired, or are out of work for 8 months a year; it's not so good.