OT; Possible Move to Houston

TheseusToros · Post #1 » by **TheseusToros** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 4:11 pm

Hey fellow Real-GM's,

I am a recent college graduate from the state of Michigan and considering our lack-luster economic times, I am thinking about moving to Houston. I have vistited the Houston area once and became under the impression it was a nice place to live, with a fairly good job market. I will be looking for a position in Sales/Promotions and I was just curious to hear any input, tips, or suggestions from those who live in the area.

Things Iam taking into consideration;
Job Market
Cost of living
places to live
community life etc

Thanks for the help,
Much appreciated

jove9 · Post #2 » by **jove9** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 4:15 pm

This should be of some help, especially Ribalding's posts.

viewtopic.php?f=16&t=820814

TheseusToros · Post #3 » by **TheseusToros** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 4:27 pm

Hows the Job Market?

jove9 · Post #4 » by **jove9** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 4:42 pm

Funny thing, I don't live in the Houston area. I used to, but not any more.

Maybe another poster can answer that question for you.

wadero · Post #5 » by **wadero** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 4:46 pm

Job market is very sound here. There are several Oil and Gas companies naturally, but we also have HP, Texas Instruments and several fortune 500 companies here. If you cant get a job in Houston and you have a degree you just dont want to work. A good company site is Baker Hughes, Smith Internationa, Halliburton, Schumberger, are to name a few. Good luck.

texasholdem · Post #6 » by **texasholdem** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 4:49 pm

TheseusToros wrote:Hows the Job Market?

Rockets need a backup SF. How's your jumpshot?

TheseusToros · Post #7 » by **TheseusToros** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 4:52 pm

lol....... lately I couldnt throw a ball in the ocean while sitting in a boat. I need to turn that around. at the moment I dont have health insurance so Im kinda scared to play

bubba · Post #8 » by **bubba** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 5:22 pm

i read somewhere on yahoo that houston is one of the best places to work. there is always a good paying job here if you really want it. i live somewhat close to houston, but i dont work in houston so i'm not real sure. you can check out this:

http://www.collegegrad.com/topcities/

i couldnt find the yahoo article, but i hope this helps

RoxFan08 · Post #9 » by **RoxFan08** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 9:46 pm

^
I read the same article. I'd say the job market in Houston is one of its' major pluses, along with its extremely low living costs for such a large city.

Ribalding · Post #10 » by **Ribalding** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:30 pm

RoxFan08 wrote:^
I read the same article. I'd say the job market in Houston is one of its' major pluses, along with its extremely low living costs for such a large city.

AND...we've got roaches you can ride.

Which is nice.

chewy010308 · Post #11 » by **chewy010308** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 4:54 am

Kiplinger names Houston #1 Best City to Live, Work and Play!

via

http://lovetthomesblog.com/wordpress/?p=9

TheseusToros · Post #12 » by **TheseusToros** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 3:40 pm

Thanks for all the help guys. If you have any more information keep it coming.

Thanks again.