In which states is it better to work i mean quality of work style?
I don't mind exploring other places.#OfficeAdministration
3 answers
Kim’s Answer
Hi Jaime,
There's never a reason to leave Texas - we have everything a person could ever want! (ok, joke).
Our young and happening place of course is Austin.
If you are interested in a tourism career, San Antonio.
If you want the big city feel, Houston.
Wide open spaces? Big Bend.
It's hard to say what "State" is best, because each city within a state offers something different. It depends on what you want. Snow? Access to the coast? mountains? Big-name concerts? Sports?
Don't be attracted by high salary figures. You need to compare the cost of living. For example, rent in New York City is a whole lot more for a very tiny apartment than what you would pay in Texas. So, your wages would disappear a whole lot faster.
A friend of mine likes to "visit" different cities on the internet. She will look at their tourist areas, pretend to be shopping for an apartment, or buying a house, etc. It's an interesting approach!
Josh’s Answer
There are a lot of things that go into deciding where to live and work, and a lot of them are subjective. For example, I'm very happy living in Oregon, but for some people the 6-8 months of gray skies a year are a dealbreaker. It also might matter what industries you're interested in. If you wanted to learn to be a winemaker you'd probably move somewhere other than if you wanted to be a Ski instructor!
Also, for a very long time, US News & World report has produced a 'Best States' ranking.
They compare states based on "more than 70 different metrics", like health care, education, economy, infrastructure, and more.
Justin’s Answer
Great question by the way. I would say take the time to truly look at the potential job growth opportunities for the overall market, typical average expense cost such as rent and overall salary to make a determination. Salary isn't always the key when you relocate to certain parts of the country. Example: If you left your current job for another job with 15% increase but you had to move and the cost of living is 10% more than your old location. Thus you've only seen an increase of 5%. Hope this helps!