Reviews & Comments
Charlotte, NC
re: Charlotte NC...Bad Risk - 3/16/2010 -
3/25/2010AMEN TO THAT! DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT move to Charlotte, NC without a job offer in hand or network (versus offers to "help"). Employment applications submitted on line are simply stacked with thousands of others and temp work is scarce. I have a strong administrative support background and an impressive resume, but only one interview invitation came (for a job that no one in their right mind would accept) after 2 months worth of constant effort. It was a worthwhile endeavor, but costly, and I was happy to turn around and go home. Upstate New York never looked so good!
Albany, NY
A mid-size city in upstate New York with a stable -
3/25/2010Although state employees are a significant portion of the local workforce and budget cuts are looming, the job market has remained steady compared to other states. People are actually finding jobs - I've seen it happen.