Local economy and job market

[RIJIMMY]

not much better in MA. We are losing population faster than any other state.

Most of NE is not looking good. My firm is/was a major player in MA and they are bailing on MA. They can get better people and pay less in other parts of the country. The population is shrinking so why grow here?

[RIROCKHOUND]

Originally Posted by RIJIMMY

not much better in MA. We are losing population faster than any other state.

Most of NE is not looking good. My firm is/was a major player in MA and they are bailing on MA. They can get better people and pay less in other parts of the country. The population is shrinking so why grow here?

Really?
are they keeping Smithfield?

[Joe]

If you're doctor or medical researcher, educator, corporate banker, trader working from home, or a road warrior salesperson who's top priority is an easy airport - it's a good place.
If you're a clock-punching nonunion blue collar worker or a mid-level manager - keep going.

[spence]

Originally Posted by Joe

...or a road warrior salesperson who's top priority is an easy airport - it's a good place.

I fit into that catagory...was in 6 different states this week

But I'd agree, the local economy means nothing to me personally. If I was working locally I'd want to be in a service industry helping the many rich people all around me better their lives with lush landscapes and fine wood details.

-spence