Is Houston really the land of jobs???? (Paris, Bellaire: sales, rent)

[Cowboys fan in Houston]

Houston has a better economy that most anywhere, however that does not mean its a good idea to show up without a job. I would not feel good about coming to Houston with no job (or just about 99% of anywhere for that matter).

If you are looking for a place to show up with no job and be assured better paying work, I would look at Midland, Texas or Williston, North Dakota. They are so hard up for people that they are paying $15 an hour just to work at Wal-Mart and $20 an hour to work at Starbucks.

[thatboybigbFL]

Originally Posted by justme02

Houston has a better economy that most anywhere, however that does not mean its a good idea to show up without a job. I would not feel good about coming to Houston with no job (or just about 99% of anywhere for that matter).

If you are looking for a place to show up with no job and be assured better paying work, I would look at Midland, Texas or Williston, North Dakota. They are so hard up for people that they are paying $15 an hour just to work at Wal-Mart and $20 an hour to work at Starbucks.

ok cool ill check it out....wouldnt mind spending a year there just to save up, I'd prob go crazy though, I need the city life, I need the clubs, I need beatiful women around me

[nervouslaughter]

Originally Posted by thatboybigbFL

ok cool ill check it out....wouldnt mind spending a year there just to save up, I'd prob go crazy though, I need the city life, I need the clubs, I need beatiful women around me

Better get a job first, then. Especially for the latter.

[thatboybigbFL]

my profession???? barber, waiter, stocker, entertainer, rapper, stripper, customer service expert, professional marathon runner, i can do any kind of job but i'm not into too much lifting, i'd prefer, hotel, restaurant, light lifting job

[crbcrbrgv]

Originally Posted by thatboybigbFL

my profession???? barber, waiter, stocker, entertainer, rapper, stripper, customer service expert, professional marathon runner, i can do any kind of job but i'm not into too much lifting, i'd prefer, hotel, restaurant, light lifting job

How about a stripping rapper who runs marathons while simultaneously stocking barber shelves?

[jek74]

There is some bad info on this thread although I'm not sure it will help the OP. Houston has the largest port in the US in terms of gross tonnage. One can work at the port with a high school education and actually make decent money. But it is VERY hard work. But there are a lot of jobs. Don't listen to these people who say there are no jobs here for people without a degree. It's factually inaccurate. Another good place to look for a decent job with NO education is IAH. Again, these are not jobs where you hang around and do nothing, but you can make 40k a year with a HS diploma and with the low COL in Houston, that ain't bad.

[cheryjohns]

Originally Posted by crbcrbrgv

How about a stripping rapper who runs marathons while simultaneously stocking barber shelves?

Still only pays minimum wage - and he'll still need a car, after the marathon.

[crbcrbrgv]

Originally Posted by jek74

There is some bad info on this thread although I'm not sure it will help the OP. Houston has the largest port in the US in terms of gross tonnage. One can work at the port with a high school education and actually make decent money. But it is VERY hard work. But there are a lot of jobs. Don't listen to these people who say there are no jobs here for people without a degree. It's factually inaccurate. Another good place to look for a decent job with NO education is IAH. Again, these are not jobs where you hang around and do nothing, but you can make 40k a year with a HS diploma and with the low COL in Houston, that ain't bad.

He said no lifting, so it won't help.

[Bily Lovec]

there are no jobs here.
go to california, they are hiring.

[jek74]

Originally Posted by crbcrbrgv

He said no lifting, so it won't help.

Yeah I know. But I posted that in case there are others who are looking and who ARE willing to work hard.