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12-09-2008, 12:36 AM
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Are employers in Texas hiring right now? (e.g. Dallas or Houston)
In Denver most employers in my field (trucking) have a hiring freeze due to the economy. I am still employed, but not not like where I work. Considering Texas. Thanks. ps.. I am not a long haul driver. I am a local freight delivery driver.
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12-09-2008, 06:49 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
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heard something on the news this morning about company wanting to hire truck drivers--or need for truck drivers--
you might check out channel 5 in dfw and see is there is something on their web site--was not paying any real attention
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12-09-2008, 10:46 AM
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Queen of my humble realm
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Texas
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In this economy, if you have a job, I think you need to stick with it unless an offer falls right into your lap and it is a sure, solid thing. This economy and the job situation is just too volatile to consider giving up a job and relocating UNLESS it's an offer you can't refuse and you know the company is very stable or growing. Just my opinion and I do tend to be quite cautious, so take it for what it's worth.
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06-23-2009, 02:20 AM
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Junior Member
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: South Texas
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Several trucking companies are hiring in my area (Houston area and smaller towns nearby), tankers, flatbed, box & a little further south, some refrigerated trucks as well.
I know Groendyke Transport has banners up everywhere around here offering sign-on bonuses.
My family was going to move up to the panhandle of Texas after getting laid off from a small electronics company, but another company hired her that is a little closer to the Houston area (at a higher salary) so we will be staying.
Many electronic manufacturing companies are hiring in this area.
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06-23-2009, 05:48 AM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: A little suburb of Houston
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I agree with Teatime, make sure you have a secure offer before you think of giving up what you have and making any moves. Texas' economy is ok right now but it is not what it was.
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06-23-2009, 06:02 PM
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Political Deviant
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Central Texas
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I drove by a Mayflower storage warehouse near Harker Heights a few weeks ago and saw a sign that said 'Now Hiring, All Positions'.
Saw a piece in the Austin newspaper said Travis County was gong to have a hiring freeze.
Jobs can be had, maybe not the one you want today. |
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