Is it harder to find a job if you are from the "North?" (Richmond: living in)

[Spongedaddy]

I know this has been asked in many different ways and I know that if you are an obvnoxious northerner you will be treated in kind. We lived for a year in NC and 3 in FL and I like the South.

However, I just want to bluntly ask people's opinions on the job factor. Is it harder to get a job in Richmond if you are from the North? I am asking about the broader opportunities. I understand, just like anywhere, a certain amount of people will have their prejudices no matter what.

Thanks for the input.

[average_joe]

This is purely my own personal opinion. I was born in NY and raised in PA. I went into the military and was stationed @ Ft. Bragg, NC, from there I went to Asheville, NC and then on to Boone, NC. Except for some small teasing about being a yankee, I never, ever felt anything but love from people around me. While living in Asheville I got a security guard job that many, many local people had applied for. Had they been more experienced they may have got the job over me, but I was the most qualified for the position. I assume that you will be looking for work at a large place? I can almost all but guarantee that not everyone that works there is from Richmond. Other than geographically I do not think that there is any difference between the North and the South.
Joe

[average_joe]

Also I should mention that since living in NC I now live in Dallas. I recently got a job in Richmond and will be moving there over the next few weeks. Qualifications and experience will land you a job, regardless of where you were born/raised.
Joe

[Spongedaddy]

Originally Posted by average_joe

This is purely my own personal opinion. I was born in NY and raised in PA. I went into the military and was stationed @ Ft. Bragg, NC, from there I went to Asheville, NC and then on to Boone, NC. Except for some small teasing about being a yankee, I never, ever felt anything but love from people around me. While living in Asheville I got a security guard job that many, many local people had applied for. Had they been more experienced they may have got the job over me, but I was the most qualified for the position. I assume that you will be looking for work at a large place? I can almost all but guarantee that not everyone that works there is from Richmond. Other than geographically I do not think that there is any difference between the North and the South.
Joe

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[Pogo1288]

To everyone who has inquired as to the "friendliness factor", "is Richmond a good place to live" and "will we give jobs to Northerners" all I can say is - Why do you think we have such low unemployment??? Richmond is a great place to live, we are as a whole very friendly and if you are a hard worker.....than welcome!!!!!! (P.S. if you want a too die for Fried Green Tomato sandwich, check out Kitchen 64!!!)