Where To Live?

[Gavin]

Sorry to hear that things that rough down there.

[Big E]

Thanks for all the replies. The "triangle" mentioned is exactly the area that I have been looking at for work. I've applied for a couple jobs in WalMart, JB Hunt, and a couple small businesses but haven't heard any replies yet. Don't imagine I will for a while because they usually take a long time to respond.

I'm in IT but I suppose with my retirement check coming in that I could probably make do with just an average job. I'll stick it out in the military another year or so before I do that though....no sense in taking a cut on the retirement for a slightly above minimum wage job.

I'll have to look into those other companies you guys mentioned though....never know when someone needs a geek.

[WebFreeman]

Terry is exactly right. On top of all that, the wages in Spfd. aren't competative at all, even at the major employers, unless you're able to make it upper, upper level management. Then employers have to be competitive nationally. Also, the Chamber of Commerce and the City's idea of economic development is 20-30 light manufacturing jobs or another call center (trust me, I used to work @ both). The City of Springfield is looking to cut their budget by 20%. Don't believe the hype of this being a great place to work and live.

[John Berry]

Well I live in Cotter, Arkansas which is about ten miles from Mountain Home on the upper White river. I retired here for the fishing and I love the area and wouldn't want to live any where else. When people ask me about moving here, I always advise them to bring their own job. That is what I did and it has worked out. If you plan on making the big bucks being a fishing guide, I wish you luck.

[Trav]

Me a kid? I am already retired. Self sufficient and living Large!...Wink.

That wink is for Thom.

[wily]

Thanks for all the replies. The "triangle" mentioned is exactly the area that I have been looking at for work. I've applied for a couple jobs in WalMart, JB Hunt, and a couple small businesses but haven't heard any replies yet. Don't imagine I will for a while because they usually take a long time to respond.

I'm in IT but I suppose with my retirement check coming in that I could probably make do with just an average job. I'll stick it out in the military another year or so before I do that though....no sense in taking a cut on the retirement for a slightly above minimum wage job.

I'll have to look into those other companies you guys mentioned though....never know when someone needs a geek.

If you're in IT -- you should look at Jack Henry in Monett. Monett has a decent golf course, it's close to Roaring River, the west end of Table Rock, and Beaver Dam.

[Flysmallie]

If your in IT you might try O'Reilly Auto Parts. Their home offices are in Springfield and as far as a big company, they aren't bad to work for. They just acquired another 1,300 stores or something like that, so I know they are busy. I worked there for 17 years before I escaped! I liked it and have a ton of great memories from that experience.