IT Industry by Region

So I was curious, being from the Midwest (Minnesota), where are the best places to find work in regards to the IT field.

I for one am not a huge fan of insanely large cities unless for example they are a bit cleaned up and conducive to lower stress atmosphere. I suppose to relate, a city like St Paul is something along those lines..

Anyway, where in your opinion lies the greatest oppurtunity to find work coming when already having a level of experience (say 1-5 yrs at least). I assume places like Montana/Wyoming/Idaho area is not a great place to start looking but of course those are stereotypes people like me may hold.

Any regions (again aside from the LA/NYC/DC/insert cliche city here) that are places one may be suprised to find a good area to attempt to find work in our field?

Thanks for your thoughts and suggestions!

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Netstudent

Nashville, Tn. ----> IT Sector here is predicted to boom, but the drivers suck. State is doing a lot of hiring.

Dallas, Tx.

>OKay but watch out for the crackheads.

Austin, Tx,---->Very nice city with lots of beautiful outskirt areas out of town. Big technology sector.

Huntville, Al.

> low key area, and great if you have a military backround or sec. clearance. Another very big technology sector.

blargoe

RTP
Charlotte
Nashville
Huntsville

bighornsheep

Calgary, Alberta eh?

oh...you're talking about in the US....but do consider moving up here (or at least don't disregard it), a lot of Canadian arms in multinational corporations are doing far better than their global counterparts, and our economy is holding up quite nicely, unless if we get screwed over with another election, you can expect some good loonies in your pocket (<- that's the name of our dollar in case you're wondering)

dynamik

I can't speak for him, but I know that the thought of moving somewhere colder and darker doesn't sound too appealing. You need to sucker us in during the summer

Regarding the OP, are you having trouble finding work or are you just looking for a move? While we might not make as much as other areas, the ratio of salary to cost of living is better than most places. Be sure to keep that in mind as well.

CoryS

Thanks for the replies guys, I luckily have not had the worst time finding work but it seems that the level for advancement in positions around where I am located is low, simply cause they are all by comparison smaller shops. I dont currently work in The Cities, but I would like to see myself there sometime in the next 2-5 years after I get some years under my belt. (at 2 dont know a good number but assuming 3-5 should be good)

Have you found the oppurtunities in St Paul to be decent?

I actually have considered checking out Canada but it seems I am about 5-8 points shy of being able to emigrate (sp?) as a professional or whatever its called...

Thanks again, have a nice night/day

sir_creamy_

CoryS wrote:

I actually have considered checking out Canada but it seems I am about 5-8 points shy of being able to emigrate (sp?) as a professional or whatever its called...

What "points" are you referring to?

CoryS

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/apply-factors.asp

That should lead you to it, there are certain areas you get "graded" and depending on your experience with each you get a point value.

Goldmember

The Western Half of the US

Denver
Phoenix
Seattle
Los Angeles
San Francisco/Silicon Valley
San Diego

I lived in Seattle and there were some good jobs available.
Los Angeles, San Diego, and of course Silicon Valley.

West is the best, you get here we'll do the rest....
(Quote from the The Doors)