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I was curious if anyone knows or has opinions on job markets in any other states? I'm currently in Colorado and our job availablity is rapidly declining. I know that we are having issues with this everywhere but I was wondering if any state/city was better than the next, as far as available jobs, better market, etc.
Speaking of Texas~the Odessa/Midland area has a very low unemployment rate. But there was an article in my local newspaper saying the oil industry was even laying off down there because of the low cost right now and they'll rehire when the prices go up. They went on to say that they had enjoyed a 3.4% unemployment rate in that area, but felt it was changing if something didn't happen fast. Anyway, it was strange that it was in my local newspaper cause I'm a long distance from Texas.
You could check out South Dakota. We had the lowest unemployment rate in the nation for quite a while and probably still do. But be cautious. We have a thread in our state forum that I had started about our loss of jobs. Winters are generally slow up here, but there have been many layoffs these past few months. Our Gov. did say there was employment available for the displaced workers, but that's got to be getting skimpy by now, too. The last stats I saw had us around 3.4% for unemployment, but that is up from below 3% in most areas. I believe Sx. Falls was around 2.3% previously which means unemployment was basically non-existent. Also, unemployment stats run at least a month behind. You don't live too far from Rapid City. That may be worth checking out. If they ever get the old Homestake mine going with the new science lab, things should be pretty stable there.
I like your question and am also curious as to what more answers will be.
I was curious if anyone knows or has opinions on job markets in any other states? I'm currently in Colorado and our job availablity is rapidly declining. I know that we are having issues with this everywhere but I was wondering if any state/city was better than the next, as far as available jobs, better market, etc.
Thanks
My friend Julie told me there are jobs in Omaha Nebraska.
NC released their unemployment figures yesterday all time highest in 23 years of 8.7
SC is out of money for unemployment checks and will be for the 2nd time borrowing money so they can pay out.
Ohio is close to running out of funds as well.
So my guess is leave out OH NC SC and MI
From what I read on these boards it appears the grass is not greener anywhere. Those of us that remain employed (so far) are counting our blessings for the most part. However I wait for the other shoe to drop sooner than later. Though I believe I'm completely safe, I do wonder how much longer things will hold out. Even I with feeling secure in my job, am living very lean, and saving every dime I can.
Well, a month ago I would tell you to come to Dallas, but I think we are getting hit by it now.
What about the area hit by the hurricane (Houston Galveston Island etc)?
Is there not lots of construction/cleanup type work there right now?
Just wondered.
Also, the L.A. County unemployment rate is worse than the state's, at 9.9%. (See the L.A. Times article referenced above.)
For anyone who wants to move here (or move back here) because the housing prices are dropping, please reconsider unless you already have a firm job commitment!
DC Metro area is usually somewhat immune. Federal hiring especially in Homeland Security. Trade jobs (carpentry, electricians) slowing down because of the housing bubble. NGO's are cutting back. High wages generally but also high cost, even in the far exurbs.
Washington DC because it is mostly Government that drives the economy down there
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Anyway, it was strange that it was in my local newspaper cause I'm a long distance from Texas. 
