[Sherylcatmom]

Originally Posted by MTK1

Or maybe its because everyone is working more than one job...

I love both my jobs and all my volunteer work. I'd go nuts if I had to do just one job all the time.

[Sherylcatmom]

Originally Posted by GypsySoul22

People have to work 2 jobs because the pay is terrible and you have crappy part time hours at best.

A higher percentage of Vermonters work multiple jobs compared with other New Englanders, but according to that article it's still a small percentage of Vermonters:

"Statistics show that about 9.4 percent of the labor force held a second job in 2007.

The New England average is 6.2 percent. The national average is 5.2 percent."

[GypsySoul22]

Yeah, I know but I will still say it sucks to get a job here unless you 'know someone' or 'are lucky.'

The recession hasn't helped, either. I am sure this has been a real problem in the last year and half when I have been looking.

I'm done and looking to get out. I know the grass isn't greener but I have to play the percentages now. I surely do not see it getting better. It's not like a miracle is going to happen and suddenly flood Vermont with industry/or jobs.

After 2 years of 'scrimping' and 'isolation' I am ready to move back into the world with more potential to make income. If Vermont works out for others, terrific. For me, it's been a mixed bag at best.

[Sherylcatmom]

Originally Posted by GypsySoul22

After 2 years of 'scrimping' and 'isolation' I am ready to move back into the world with more potential to make income. If Vermont works out for others, terrific. For me, it's been a mixed bag at best.

I hear you. Not everywhere is going to work out for everyone, and Vermont has fewer opportunities than most. I'm sorry it's been so difficult and frustrating. I really hope you find somewhere that gets you better results for all that you're willing to offer as an employee.

Having a run of bad luck and not nearly enough good luck can really sour someone on a place.

[GypsySoul22]

Thanks Sheryl..you folks have always been nice and helpful. I'm sure for many people life is fine here, but sometimes things work out for other reasons.

[Aville239]

Originally Posted by 7 Wishes

Since this was in regard to the "7th boro" comment, I was wondering if VT has the same attribute I noticed when I was temporarily living in the Hartford, CT area this summer where Yankees vs. Red Sox was like Yankees vs. Mets in NYC. I was up in the Burlington area in April for an interview that could've possibly led to a relocation from metro NYC and that was the vibe I got then.

No, it's different. Hartford is in between Boston and NYC so they get a bit of both. Most (native) Vermonters support the Boston teams, at least when they win.

[BickleTravis]

Originally Posted by Sherylcatmom

I hear you. Not everywhere is going to work out for everyone, and Vermont has fewer opportunities than most. I'm sorry it's been so difficult and frustrating. I really hope you find somewhere that gets you better results for all that you're willing to offer as an employee.

Having a run of bad luck and not nearly enough good luck can really sour someone on a place.

VT has fewer opportunities, but costs more (at least the Burlington area) than places where the pay averages $5 an hour more. Why?

[Jeffinthecity]

Originally Posted by GypsySoul22

Yeah, I know but I will still say it sucks to get a job here unless you 'know someone' or 'are lucky.'

The recession hasn't helped, either. I am sure this has been a real problem in the last year and half when I have been looking.

I'm done and looking to get out. I know the grass isn't greener but I have to play the percentages now. I surely do not see it getting better. It's not like a miracle is going to happen and suddenly flood Vermont with industry/or jobs.

After 2 years of 'scrimping' and 'isolation' I am ready to move back into the world with more potential to make income. If Vermont works out for others, terrific. For me, it's been a mixed bag at best.

Where are you and the hubby thinking of going; any ideas yet?

[GypsySoul22]

Originally Posted by Jeffinthecity

Where are you and the hubby thinking of going; any ideas yet?

Not 100%...but not back to NY...

[Jeffinthecity]

You've more than put in your time trying to make it in Vermont. I hope your next locale treats you well.