Best city to move to find IT jobs?

[SagaLore]

Originally posted by: cw42
Raleigh, NC? What the heck is in Raleigh? And is Raleigh full of hicks?

Research Triangle Park

City of Raleigh

Wikipedia: Raleigh

 

[JS80]

Bangalore, India

 

[NuclearNed]

Originally posted by: EatSpam
It sounds like people like Raleigh, NC.... now, for the people who have gotten jobs in Raleigh, what's the "best" way to go about locating positions?

I worked in the RTP for IBM for a contract job back in 2000. Find a headhunter that is located in the area. I would recommend the one that I used, but that was 5 years ago and I can't remember the company's name.

Also, there are plenty of tech jobs in Las Vegas, and the cost of living is fairly affordable.

 

[Ausm]

Originally posted by: cw42
Raleigh, NC? What the heck is in Raleigh? And is Raleigh full of hicks?

Barney and Sheriff Taylor are right down the road from there

Ausm

 

[Ausm]

Originally posted by: AmdEmAll
not detroit

Detroit AKA Shathole


Ausm

 

[AnonymouseUser]

Originally posted by: cw42
Raleigh, NC? What the heck is in Raleigh? And is Raleigh full of hicks?

Just don't venture outside of the Raleigh area and you should be fine.

 

[Mr N8]

Dallas / Ft Worth...Carrollton is a decent place to live that's right off the loop.

 

[KillyKillall]

Raleigh and Charlotte are hot right now.

 

[Wapp]

OP: If you have a security clearance I could hook you up.

 

[dderidex]

Originally posted by: Wapp
OP: If you have a security clearance I could hook you up.

Ummm....how would you go about getting security clearance, other than being former military? (Serious question - have no idea at all)

Originally posted by: NuclearNed

Originally posted by: EatSpam
It sounds like people like Raleigh, NC.... now, for the people who have gotten jobs in Raleigh, what's the "best" way to go about locating positions?

I worked in the RTP for IBM for a contract job back in 2000. Find a headhunter that is located in the area. I would recommend the one that I used, but that was 5 years ago and I can't remember the company's name.

Thought they were only interested in folks with higher degrees than I have, and usually $100k+ positions? Generally, it's *hack*temp agencies*spit* more involved with my salary range, no?

 

[NuclearNed]

Originally posted by: dderidex

Originally posted by: Wapp
OP: If you have a security clearance I could hook you up.

Ummm....how would you go about getting security clearance, other than being former military? (Serious question - have no idea at all)

Originally posted by: NuclearNed

Originally posted by: EatSpam
It sounds like people like Raleigh, NC.... now, for the people who have gotten jobs in Raleigh, what's the "best" way to go about locating positions?

I worked in the RTP for IBM for a contract job back in 2000. Find a headhunter that is located in the area. I would recommend the one that I used, but that was 5 years ago and I can't remember the company's name.

Thought they were only interested in folks with higher degrees than I have, and usually $100k+ positions? Generally, it's *hack*temp agencies*spit* more involved with my salary range, no?

Get your foot in the door by using a headhunter, then go from there. When I worked for IBM, the positions headhunters were offering were temp to hire 6 month contracts. At the time, IBM had just had a huge exodus of empoyees who went to work for SAP just down the street. They were desperate for workers and were willing to pay big bucks for anyone with a little experience. The situation probably has changed, but who knows...

 

[davestar]

Originally posted by: dderidex
Okay, looking at a place to move with a better demand for IT positions. Central Oregon is nice and all, but...few opportunities, here.

California is right out, as I only have an AAB, vocational cert, 8+ years high-level support experience...and that's not enough in CA to get a job anywhere that pays better than burger flipping.

Sooo...looking to move somewhere where that level of skill (which isn't static - I'm working on higher degrees and other certifications....I love education - but these things take time) is appropriate for a moderate paying IT job....defined as $45k+.

From what our house would sell for, we are looking at somewhere where you could get a nice flat in the city for around $300k. ("In the city" meaning - walking distance to an organic market, boutique retail shops, etc. Population is not as relevant - something 200k and up, I suppose.)

Sooo....is there ANYWHERE like that in the US?

Or, alternatively, any site I can look around with such criteria in mind and find potential move-to locations?

i was going to suggest baltimore for a city with decent $300K housing and IT positions paying $45K+, but i think the educational requirements are generally higher than what you have.

...but then i noticed you want a "flat", not a house or apartment. i guess you'll need to look in the UK then