♣Ms.Rho♣
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I live near houston and have lived in texas all my life and i don't see any reason why you wouldn't be able to get a job here.Especially since the area is growing and construction is being done everywhere. I've visited cali and its nice but alot more expensive than here. texas is a great state overall. |
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Faith
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There is a lot of construction in Tarrant, Dallas, and Parker county.
We moved to a smaller town west of Fort Worth because we were tired of the city in between Dallas and Fort worth and we love it here. It is very hot though, so think about if you want to work outside in 103 degree heat. |
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Wizzard2
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Right now it the Gulf are near New Orleans- get with a new and growing city/ |
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Ginger/Virginia
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The cost of living is pretty low in South TX, but you are in competition with lots of labor coming across the border. Unemployment is high along the border, even though job growth is impressive.
I can't speak for the rest of the state (jobs or cost of living) though. |
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Talamascaa
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texas is full of construction work. no problems there. |
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SAD
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My husband and I were out there last weekend, its very nice. Being a california native, I really was impressed on how much they are building out there, and I could definately love to live there. It comes with all of california's ammentities and then some! Great places to eat, hangout (pubs), malls, and movies theaters. All you have to get used too is the humidity, which really isn't so bad.. |
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turtle
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you had better learn how to speak spanish if you dont already know how, and yes, texas is in a booming economic state, everything anywhere near houston is being developed at a high rate of land consumption. i was a surveyor for a year in conroe texas, which is an hour north of houston, and i have seen a lot of land getting ready for development. it is hot there, but after a few weeks you'll get used to it... have a good time.. ps, the further north you go from houston, the more affordable living expenses are. |
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tina m
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You should be able to easily get a construction job in the gulf coast area because they are still rebuilding from Katrina.
There should be construction work in that area for years. |
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beckychave
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Utah~~~~~~~~~ personally im from Los Angeles but i recently visited family in utah .its a world apart from LA. really really wonderful life out there very inexpensive to live out there and you can find lots of construction jobs its so not superficial and crazy like southern cali is |
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my2003matrix
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North Central Arkansas is nice...not too busy, but growing. Good weather, and beautiful mountains. Lots of construction going on in our area, too. |
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Leela
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As justme already said, dont pick houston. Too crowded. You should take mini vacations in your prospective towns and see for yourself to get a feel of the town. |
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sarahbeth
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I hear springfield Mo is great!!! |
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sheila c
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I'm tired of California too. I'll go with you. |
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Texas
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Texas in general is a lot cheaper than most other states - houses, land, gas, food. This is coming from someone who lived in Texas for 9 years, so I know it pretty well.
I don't recommend moving to Houston, too smoggy and there's much better places to live. And unless you get a very good job there, it's not worth it.
Dallas/Fort Worth would classify as "Houston" type cities, and unless you get a high paying job (or move to a suburb and commute 20-30 minutes each day).
If you're looking for a big city, that narrows it down to Austin or San Antonio. Both are lovely cities, much cleaner than Houston or DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth), and in-city living isn't too bad. UT-Austin and UT-San Antonio are excellent for job opportunities and the commuting is short.
There are many smaller cities, namely College Station (home of Texas A&M University), Plano, El Paso, New Braunfels, and quite a few other places.
It is a lovely state, with plenty to see (Houston, Galveston, Austin, San Antonio are all great tourist locations), and if you enjoy the outdoors there's many lakes, rivers, and campgrounds. There's plenty of sporting events, as most cities there have colleges, and therefore football/baseball/basketball teams in both the NCAA and pro leagues.
Once you move there, it'll take a long time to become bored of it, unlike your situation of California. I encourage you to look into moving there, and mabye take a week long trip there to 'test the water'.
Good luck! |
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Ecaria
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Ummm...doing construction in Texas heat. It's been over 100 for most of the summer here in Waco. Would not want to be doing that job here. |
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txhypnotist
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Plenty of jobs in Texas for Construction Jobs. If you want the best type. Check with the highway Dept. It provides great insurance and benifits. |
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SueInBoston
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I would not think about Texas if I was working construction. Can you imagine doing all of that work with temperatures in the 90's?? No thanks!!! If I were a construction worker, I'd pick a cooler location! |
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presidentofallantarctica
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Zounds, you actually work for a living? Please move to Vermont so you can pick up some slack from all the deadbeats in this state. Hint: S.D. Ireland is hiring. |
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dukalink6000
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Houston is experiencing a big boom |
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fullofsunshine
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Everybody says they are fed up with California and not tired of California. Lots of California's move to other states because of high taxes and high cost of living in California.
Of the people who move out of California, a high % return to California. They never feel at home in another state.
But if you are young. Are you single? It may work out for you because you haven't established any solid roots yet.
Go to www.dol.gov
You can do cost comparisons from California to Texas.
I don't like Texas. I wouldn't move to any southern state on the coast. Too many hurricanes. And there are too many tornados in the midwest.
Good luck.
try www.ajb.gov |
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That's so Vintage!
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Ok...I'm from TX and you DEFINITELY could get a job out here, especially if you're looking 2 be in construction... My husband works in construction and after about 2 yrs. now has his own company because of so much work...You should really think about it....The only thing, is that there's no beach like if you're moving to central texas or something....But if you'd like a beach, you should move to the coast of TX...there 's work there 2! |
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ms_ricanluv88
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ok i live in houston, and it is kinda hot but in the winter it gets really cold but no snow =( But ur 100% guarenteed u can find a job here in construction...cuz its a huge city and HWY'S and stuff are always bein build, so u can construct whatever u want. Oh and I'll walk down the sidewalk and u can whistle and make sexy comments at me =) lol
hope I helped
now pick me as best answer ♥ lol |
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mattinhoustontx
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Go to New Orleans. Seriously. There are TONS of construction jobs there paying top dollar. You may have to live in a trailer while the town is rebuilt, but you can probably get the pick of the litter when you finish building new places or you could just consider it a temporary assignment (a few years or so). I would seriously look into NOLA if I were in your position. |
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sweetpea
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Oklahoma and Texas both are good places to go if you are into construction...Even heavy equipment. Lots of work going on in these areas and the cost of living is wayyyyyyyyy cheaper than California. Good Luck. |
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SST
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yes, if you know your trade and are willing to work you can find a job quite easily. I live in texas and would have no trouble getting a job on any given day. oh-yea. i am a carpenter if that helps answer your question. |
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Ashley F
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Try Georgia! I love it here, we live in northeast GA which is rapidly expanding, plenty of job opportunities in the construction field. |
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$t@nd Up Guy
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U should come 2 Texas. They have plenty of job opportunities |
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Muggle
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Whatever you do, don't move to Massachusetts! It is so expensive and there aren't any good jobs! |
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deby k
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YES YOU CAN. |
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maggie_soccer_960
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alabama! |
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Justsyd
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Don't pick Houston. It's too hot and muggy to be working outside. Remember that Texas gets over 100 degrees in the summer. Outside jobs are terrible here. |
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