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Whats your opinion on the city with the best potential for finding work, any work in general? Also as far as jobs/economy. Which city has the most going on? I know the economy is bad everywhere, but overall out of Portsmouth, Concord ,Nashua and Manchester which city had or has the most work? Are any NH cities surrfering more then others right now? If so, which ones?
If you want to move mainly where the work is move to a city that has a university. Those places usually have the most jobs because it can make a better profit from the students. However I would suggest also looking into crime rates and housing costs. Those places may have more jobs but if you end up spending it all on bills rent and taxes or get it stolen from a home invasion or a side walk mugging then it becomes pointless.
As someone who studies economic geography and demography, reasons exist why unemployment is low in NH- yet with caveats. NH currently is losing a certain percentage of younger educated residents, and this is particularly accute in the more rural parts of the state. A high COL with relatively low wages in the rural areas are another reason. This means a greater amount of open positions in those locales for most people. I think underemployment is rather significant in many areas of NH as many people have to work multiple jobs to pay the bills. Finally, educational attainment in NH is fairly good, so most people can find work rather easily. Many move to the Boston region and outlying areas for specialized high paying jobs in more lucrative careers, though.
As someone who studies economic geography and demography, reasons exist why unemployment is low in NH- yet with caveats. NH currently is losing a certain percentage of younger educated residents, and this is particularly accute in the more rural parts of the state. A high COL with relatively low wages in the rural areas are another reason. This means a greater amount of open positions in those locales for most people. I think underemployment is rather significant in many areas of NH as many people have to work multiple jobs to pay the bills. Finally, educational attainment in NH is fairly good, so most people can find work rather easily. Many move to the Boston region and outlying areas for specialized high paying jobs in more lucrative careers, though.
Understood and I've taken graduate coursework in economics as well, and am familiar that every economic statistic, not just NH, will have caveats. I was simply responding to the poster that said it was one of the worst in the country, overall, it is not, even with caveats. We are much better off than say the San Joaquin agricultural valley of California which has a much higher rate, even in the months when the farm workers have work.
I was also trying to point out to folks that if you wanted a quick snapshot on what is commonly reported as the state unemployment rate, its easy to find rather that post errant numbers.
Understood and I've taken graduate coursework in economics as well, and am familiar that every economic statistic, not just NH, will have caveats. I was simply responding to the poster that said it was one of the worst in the country, overall, it is not, even with caveats. We are much better off than say the San Joaquin agricultural valley of California which has a much higher rate, even in the months when the farm workers have work.
I was also trying to point out to folks that if you wanted a quick snapshot on what is commonly reported as the state unemployment rate, its easy to find rather that post errant numbers.
Thanks..
Understood. I'm guilty of sending threads off-topic quite often as well.
I'm glad NH doesn't have anything in common with CA. We don't need most of the issues they have
However, it will be interesting to see how the NH economy performs this decade compared to the previous one, given the much slower increase in population due to the aftermath of the RE deleveraging in the RRR (resort/retiree/recreation) parts of the state. 2010-2011 Census data shows a 0.1% increase in population for the state as a whole.
Understood. I'm guilty of sending threads off-topic quite often as well.
I'm glad NH doesn't have anything in common with CA. We don't need most of the issues they have
However, it will be interesting to see how the NH economy performs this decade compared to the previous one, given the much slower increase in population due to the aftermath of the RE deleveraging in the RRR (resort/retiree/recreation) parts of the state. 2010-2011 Census data shows a 0.1% increase in population for the state as a whole.
Only .1% increase? I guess I will have to wait a wicked long time for my wish of more diversity moving in... I'm getting tired of driving to Boston or Portland everytime I have a hankering for a pupusa or a good mole or an aussie meat pie.. or or or.. lol.. Trader Joe's in Newington will help a bit come September.
Anyway to go back on topic, on paper, the NH economys is doing better than most, with caveats (as is the case with any state). Where you live and your occupation. For example, if you are an IT Project Manager there may be jobs in the seacoast or Manchester/Nashua (more in Boston as there are more companies) but if you are up in Conway.. good luck (start your own B&B or business). I know the field as thats what I do and I am able to work from home (my bosses are in California). Otherwise my only real option in the seacoast is Liberty Mutual.
People keep talking about jobs boom in Williston, ND but its not for IT jobs.. its for blue collar workers in the oil production/transportation area. So use the unemployment rates as a guide, but not as a bible. You will always have to dig more for localized employment conditions in your field of employment.
It sucks. I keep seeing shops open just to go out of business in about a month or two. The majority of the town is out of work. Avoid moving here if you can.
Albany International is building an manufacturing plant that should be open by 2014. Currently 30 workers are at the temporary production workshop. The plant will have roughly 400 openings when it opens. In the meantime, the construction is providing much needed work.
Rochester is where one can visibly see the stimulus funds working. Route 16 has had major much needed renovations and it's great to see so many people working.
According to NH Employment Security, the jobless rate hovers just under 5 percent, well under the national rate of 7.9% These numbers do not take into account the people that are underemployed or are working part time until they find full time employment.
There are lots of help wanted signs out at local pizza shops, gas stations, etc. The HS kids should be able to find temporary employment.
Rochester has opened quite a few box stores that are always looking for help as well. Kohl's, Lowe's, Jo-Anne Fabrics, Starbucks..... all have help wanted signs posted.
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