CarbonS2000

Ok so some of you may know (Ryan) Ive been looking to move out there for the past 6 months but a few deaths in the family set me back a little. Im finally ready (financially) to get back on track and start saving up to make the move. Ive been looking in my field (autocad drafter) for jobs in the Vegas area and came up with nothing. Only a hand ful of jobs and they werent that great. Is every field like this or just the engineering/ drafting field? I mean I wouldnt mine making a switch as long as the pay is similar. I really want to come out there but the job market is scaring me. Any input would be great.

Ro_Ja Boy

I think that the job market should scare you. I personally wouldn't want to be looking for a job right now. If it were me, I'd stay tight in my safe job until the economy has settled itself and jobs become easier to come by. Just my $.02.

Although, I have no idea about that specific field of work.

istan

I have an AutoCad guy in my office. He is bored shtless. He's just sitting there waiting for work... May want to wait it out a bit.

Moonkei

I think it's pretty much like that around the country right now.

Ro_Ja Boy

I completely agree. If you have a job, hold onto it unless you really have to let it go. Not only is the economy messed up, it's weird.

RB-What?

Ya def just wait it out. Im in construction and it is slow as shit. I will keep an eye open though for a drafting job. What kinda stuff do you do?

Ludedude

Construction here is down 30-40% over last year. This is definitely not the place to be looking for skilled construction related employment.

CarbonS2000

structural and repair but im willing to learn whatever there is. I just really enjoy drafting. Sounds lame but its true.

Enthralled

thats it? I didn't check, but I figured it would be around 40%~50%. hum...

RB-What?

Ya work is horrible right now and its just not here... We do commercial roof and floor structures and it is really bad right now. Main reason is that banks are not giving funding for projects. But I will keep an eye open for you.