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My occupation would be working for the city in public safety if I make it through all hoops. Like I said I know jobs are scarce and I wouldn't want to worry about potentially losing my job in 2 years. I like what I am hearing tho. Sounds like the east side of the city is the way to go then?
That job would probably be tied to the state, and the federal government, and not the city itself.
So Charleston could tank and you could still have the job as long as government revenue flowed into Charleston, and money from the rest of the state.
The federal situation is a little iffy.
The state situation could be promising. There is not much growth in most of the state, but NCWV and EP are netting tremendous wealth, and there is shale in the north. Also a few small towns like Beckley in the south have seen growth.
Charleston had 2 years of growth that was less than 1% after decades of job loss.
I am rooting for Charleston, but you cant use 2 years of very small growth to say things are turning around.
To OP I know people who moved to Charleston from places like DC. Some of them like it. Like other people have said it is not the most exciting place in the world, but there are things to do, and friends to be had. With the right people you could have a great life.
The best thing about Charleston is access to I-79.
Charleston had 2 years of growth that was less than 1% after decades of job loss.
I am rooting for Charleston, but you cant use 2 years of very small growth to say things are turning around.
To OP I know people who moved to Charleston from places like DC. Some of them like it. Like other people have said it is not the most exciting place in the world, but there are things to do, and friends to be had. With the right people you could have a great life.
Yes, you are right but I am optimistic. The indicator that I was using is the demographic and economic curves of the area, which basically looks like a positive parabola, which shows a trough that demonstrates future growth.
In all honesty though, things like that can be predicted but are more often than not just plain random.
Yes, you are right but I am optimistic. The indicator that I was using is the demographic and economic curves of the area, which basically looks like a positive parabola, which shows a trough that demonstrates future growth.
In all honesty though, things like that can be predicted but are more often than not just plain random.
A lot of its recent small growth is probably due to the growth of Morgantown, the shale boom in northern WV, and the growth of the EP. Also much of it is probably linked to increased spending from the Obama admin.
The question is how will these things continue? The federal aid part is in doubt, due to partisan politics. I think it is a shame, but Charleston does have a lot to lose if the government shuts down.
A lot of its recent small growth is probably due to the growth of Morgantown, the shale boom in northern WV, and the growth of the EP. Also much of it is probably linked to increased spending from the Obama admin.
The question is how will these things continue? The federal aid part is in doubt, due to partisan politics. I think it is a shame, but Charleston does have a lot to lose if the government shuts down.
The growth of Charleston is much much more complicated than just Morgantown's growth (which great btw and Im glad to know it will continue). I would say that all Northern West Virginia has played an important role, as it encompasses half of the state, but it's relationship with Huntington and Putnam County plays a huge role as well.
Also, I-64, I-77, and I-79 are all very important in their own ways. No point in comparing them because they all have different things to offer. It's trying to figure out which is more important: your heart, your lungs, or your blood vessels. All are essential and could not survive without the other.
The growth of Charleston is much much more complicated than just Morgantown's growth (which great btw and Im glad to know it will continue). I would say that all Northern West Virginia has played an important role, as it encompasses half of the state, but it's relationship with Huntington and Putnam County plays a huge role as well.
It is still even more complicated than what I have just said.
Most of that is not around Charleston, but in NCWV.
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