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Posted on 1/17/18 at 2:04 pm to TDcline
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So does literally every other state. Healthcare doesn’t count as it’s prevalent all over the US
Oh okay, jobs only count if they are in Louisiana but no other state has that type of job? I guess I didn't realize that when my wife and I both went into healthcare and decided to live in Louisiana.
Posted on 1/17/18 at 2:06 pm to fareplay
We send our unskilled college grads to Texas for training then they come home when they have something to contribute
Posted on 1/17/18 at 2:08 pm to Epic Cajun
Congrats on being in the healthcare industry. It’s probably the most stable economic opportunity that Louisiana has, and quite possibly the most financially rewarding when taking into account hours worked.
Having said that; Louisiana doesn’t have any stronger of a healthcare economy that any other state. In fact, according to this article; we have the worst healthcare in the country.
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Having said that; Louisiana doesn’t have any stronger of a healthcare economy that any other state. In fact, according to this article; we have the worst healthcare in the country.
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Posted on 1/17/18 at 2:08 pm to fareplay
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Competitive pay? Reason I ask is cuz I am wondering if cost of living in the south is worth exploring. Would love to live in New Orleans
I can't speak for the IT job market but the finance/banking fields are very competitive in Nola - very few jobs and high demand from a mix of LSU and Tulane grads with some out of state applicants mixed in. Don't see that changing anytime soon.
Posted on 1/17/18 at 2:09 pm to yellowfin
Actually, quite the opposite. Most of our college grads leave and move to Texas because there’s such little white collar opportunity here for college grads.
Posted on 1/17/18 at 2:09 pm to fareplay
almost anyone can get a job as a college football coach
Posted on 1/17/18 at 2:10 pm to TDcline
A college grad with no experience has nothing to offer, there are more entry level jobs in Texas no doubt.
Posted on 1/17/18 at 2:11 pm to TDcline
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Most of our college grads leave and move to Texas because there’s such little white collar opportunity here for college grads
It's a major flaw with TOPS. Taxpayers are basically subsidizing other state's work forces.
Posted on 1/17/18 at 2:13 pm to TDcline
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Having said that; Louisiana doesn’t have any stronger of a healthcare economy that any other state. In fact, according to this article; we have the worst healthcare in the country.
I'm just saying that there are jobs here in that field. There may be better jobs in healthcare elsewhere (hell I don't even "work" in Louisiana), but if you work in healthcare and want to live in Louisiana there are opportunities for you.
Posted on 1/17/18 at 2:13 pm to yellowfin
It's not even just about entry level jobs, if oil does not come back anytime soon what does Lafayette or the state's economy look like in five years?
Posted on 1/17/18 at 2:15 pm to jdeval1
Sure, but if TOPS continues to be in place, it becomes the state’s responsibility to provide economic opportunities with those that are upholding their end of the bargain and graduating college. This way the state at-least puts itself in a position to get a return on that investment.
I’m not a fan of TOPS, but Louisiana needs to provide opportunity for those graduating or our educated will continue to seek opportunity elsewhere. Can’t blame them.
I’m not a fan of TOPS, but Louisiana needs to provide opportunity for those graduating or our educated will continue to seek opportunity elsewhere. Can’t blame them.
This post was edited on 1/17/18 at 2:18 pm
Posted on 1/17/18 at 2:17 pm to NIH
Oil always comes back
I have friends in finance, banking, insurance, accounting, construction, sales(not oil related), healthcare, IT, and several other industries that make very good money in Lafayette.
I have friends in finance, banking, insurance, accounting, construction, sales(not oil related), healthcare, IT, and several other industries that make very good money in Lafayette.
Posted on 1/17/18 at 2:17 pm to NIH
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what does Lafayette or the state's economy look like in five years?
Posted on 1/17/18 at 2:18 pm to jdeval1
quote:thanks for the free college, plant baws!!!
Taxpayers are basically subsidizing other state's work forces.
Posted on 1/17/18 at 2:20 pm to yellowfin
I'm not saying that non oil jobs are non existent but just about every area you mentioned has been hammered by the lack of cash flow in the area.
Posted on 1/17/18 at 2:21 pm to yellowfin
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A college grad with no experience has nothing to offer,
How would you possibly know this prior to hiring them? They tend to work for a fraction of others as well just to be able to get their foot in the door. Louisiana is just more common to run on the good ol' boy system and has nothing to do with merit.
Posted on 1/17/18 at 2:24 pm to gorillaballin
Cost of living is incredibly low in most areas of the state not called “Baton Rouge” or “New Orleans”. Housing prices in NOLA are insane.
Posted on 1/17/18 at 2:27 pm to NIH
I simply can’t understand why the state refuses to address our dependency on oil and the market fluctuation. Alabama and Tennessee are now booming because of their introduction into the auto industry. We’re also significantly behind the power curve in Tech - another market Louisiana refuses to get in on.
Louisiana is in prime location to become an economic powerhouse, but it’s my belief that the oil companies in Houston want the state and its people dependent on oil, so they can continue to control the market.
As employers, oil companies (headquartered in Houston not Louisiana) will never have to worry about payroll to employees if they always control the state’s workforce via lack of other employment opportunities...
This way they can dish out that $16 an hour to the GED roustabout, and convince them that they live in the lap of luxury in a trailer that cost the same as their Silverado or F-250. Grease the politicians on the side to keep things the way they are.
They know they’d be up shite’s creek if all of a sudden all the baws they take advantage of were working in factories, logistical operations, or God-forbid got educated enough to perform above the standard “push this button at this time”.
Control the state economy=Control the workforce
Louisiana is in prime location to become an economic powerhouse, but it’s my belief that the oil companies in Houston want the state and its people dependent on oil, so they can continue to control the market.
As employers, oil companies (headquartered in Houston not Louisiana) will never have to worry about payroll to employees if they always control the state’s workforce via lack of other employment opportunities...
This way they can dish out that $16 an hour to the GED roustabout, and convince them that they live in the lap of luxury in a trailer that cost the same as their Silverado or F-250. Grease the politicians on the side to keep things the way they are.
They know they’d be up shite’s creek if all of a sudden all the baws they take advantage of were working in factories, logistical operations, or God-forbid got educated enough to perform above the standard “push this button at this time”.
Control the state economy=Control the workforce
This post was edited on 1/17/18 at 2:35 pm
Posted on 1/17/18 at 2:27 pm to NIH
They may be operating more lean than they were 5 years ago but I wouldn't say they are getting hammered.
You have companies like Acadian ambulance, Schumacher Group, Lemoine Company, Stuller, etc that are operating fine and employ thousands. Acadian is one of the best ambulance services in the country and has diversified into lots of other services
You have companies like Acadian ambulance, Schumacher Group, Lemoine Company, Stuller, etc that are operating fine and employ thousands. Acadian is one of the best ambulance services in the country and has diversified into lots of other services
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