Should I move to Idaho?

Gunner Asch · 2009-11-25T01:03:19+00:00

California is dying as an industrial power. It at one time was the 7thlargest economy in the world. No longer. Its the #3 hardest hit statein the looming Great Depression Part Deux, only behind Michigan withits Rust Belt.And Im not getting any work in my current trade, machine tool repair.So Ive been looking around a bit at other states for employment..andId like to ask you folks for your input.Some prelims...Im 56yrs old, had some medical issues, now largely resolved.Im tecnically oriented and can troubleshoot electrionics at assemblylevel, machine, lathe and mill, can fix complex mechanical assemblies,can weld, do woodworking, gunsmithing, can do commecial and industrialelectricial. Ive worked as a lumberjack, oil field roughneck etc etcetc.Frankly...there isnt much that I cant do. I detest retail work, paperwork, suit and tie work. Im honest, motivated, self starter,experinced in job requirements and meeting them. I deal well withothers and can supervise others well. However..Ive spent my lifeworking as an individual technician and dont fit well in a herd.Shrug. Im good at what I do..far too many out there simply sucking onthe paycheck.Give me a task, tell me where the parts are..and go away. Ill finishthe job and ask for another.So anyways..Ive been considering moving out of California..after beinghere for 30+ yrs.Idaho is simply one of the states Im considering but the one Imfocused on at the moment.If anyone has suggestions for other states..feel free to toss emin..Id be happy to look at them.I figure Im good for another 15-20 yrs working. ShrugSo anyone have any good or bad things to say about Idaho? Itseconomy, chances for growth and employment and so forth.Im interested in perhaps moving out of California...heading anyplacethat I can prosper enough to keep myself and my family alive andeating regularly.Anyone?Im not moving tommorow, next week or next month. Nextyear...shrug...gotta have someplace to go, before figuring out how toget there.Gunner