Where is the best place to work??

Discussion in 'Xerox iGen3, iGen4, & iGen5 Digital Presses' started by jlee, Feb 14, 2012.

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Which region?

  1. Northeast (ME, NH, VT, MA, RI, CN, NY, PA, NJ)

    2 vote(s)
    14.3%

  2. Midwest (WI, MI, IL, IN, OH, MO, ND, SD, NE, KS, MN, IA)

    4 vote(s)
    28.6%

  3. South (DE, MD, DC, VA, WV, NC, SC, GA, FL)

    3 vote(s)
    21.4%

  4. West (ID, MT, WY, NV, UT, CO, AZ, NM, AL, WA, OR, CA, HI)

    3 vote(s)
    21.4%

  5. Outside of the U.S.

    2 vote(s)
    14.3%
Multiple votes are allowed.
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  1. jlee

    jlee Member

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    I'm in Maryland, near the metro/DC area. I love the 4 seasons, the job market ain't too bad and I love all the outdoor activities around here but I'm aching for a change.

    Me and my gf are considering a move after we get wed and I wanted to let those who know persuade me.

    -Jae
     
    jlee, Feb 14, 2012
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  2. Stiv

    Stiv Senior Member

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    I didn't see "From Home" so I just answered where I live.
    Michigan is a very nice place to live. We have a lot of activities to enjoy. I am not suggesting that you move here though. This state has been beat down, and we are on our last breath. lol
     
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  3. jaed

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    anywhere you can find a job is the best place to live. NJ/PA is slim pickins for top dollar jobs right now.
     
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  4. jlee

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    I hear ya. My friend, who's from there, says the same thing. How long have you been there?
     
    jlee, Feb 14, 2012
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    Agreed.
     
    jlee, Feb 14, 2012
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  6. richman

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    If you move to Rochester you'll be closer to Xerox (igen tech service will be much faster), but chances are you'll take a pay cut. Job market sucks here :) shh I didn't say that.
     
    richman, Feb 14, 2012
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  7. Stiv

    Stiv Senior Member

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    I've been here forever, I'll be here forever.

     
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  8. Joe Duffy

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    Just mved to Chicago from St. Louis because of the job thing. Love the midwest and the four seasons but jobs are tough everyplace I look... just be sure you have on lined up before you move.
     
    Joe Duffy, Feb 15, 2012
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    Rochester... other than the job market, what do you love about the area? Would you leave if you could?
     
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  10. jlee

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    Hope you've landed a good job. How do you like it in Chicago? I head it's a beautiful place.
     
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  11. Joe Duffy

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    Any job is a good job in the economy... Love the city, wonderful skyline and always something to do!
    Good thing houses are cheap because taxes here will scare the freckles off you!
     
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  12. peels

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    Great question! I am in the midwest (SE Iowa) not the greatest spot for this line of work. But it is easy living for sure. 1/4 million dollar house in your dc area wouldn't be a hundred here. You can do it, but you have to be willing to put out the extra effort to stand out.... It is nice being 5 minutes from complete wilderness.

    Des Moines has a pretty good market for this industry.

    I will probably stay here forever., unless forced by work changes..Or somehow I manage to afford to move to the central coast of California (pismo beach) .... I grew up on the west coast and I love it there, but I enjoy raising my family in the lower stress quasi-rural environment...
     
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  13. jlee

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    Everyone I've talked to who's visited or lives in Chicago, loves it. Hope to make it out there this summer.
     
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    "Wilderness" sounds perfect. Now a short commute would be a dream...
     
    jlee, Feb 16, 2012
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  15. peels

    peels tree killer :)

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    My commute is 7 miles of highway, 8 minutes :) I really wouldn't trade that. Spent a day in Chicago last week. That was enough to remind me to count that blessing.
     
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  16. Joe Duffy

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    I drive 57 miles each way up here in Chicago to live out in the fields with my wife and horses - mostly toll roads to work!
     
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  17. peels

    peels tree killer :)

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    OMG the toll roads.... I feel for you man! I flew up to be with my wife in town for training on V-day, then drove back home together. Id forgotten about the fun of toll roads. BY about toll booth number 5 heading west on 88, I said "screw it, hello I-pass lane" LOL
     
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    Sounds like a dream commute... Used to drive 150 miles for work and school at one point and I dream of the day I'm not spending hours on the road...
     
    jlee, Feb 17, 2012
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  19. Neess

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    Hook me up with a job over there ;)

    Here in Denmark i have 4 minutes driving to work, but im bored with the society. And the taxes!
     
    Neess, Feb 17, 2012
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  21. Komory

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    Веst place for litho printer..-Australia.highest salary in the world.excellent conditions for surfing on the sea:)
     
    Komory, Feb 18, 2012
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