[TriLUG] Hello TriLUG

[Matt Jezorek]

I just wish I could take a linux job and ditch windoze its really messing
with my mind
----- Original Message -----
From: Jon Carnes <jonc at nc.rr.com>
To: <trilug at trilug.org>
Sent: Saturday, September 29, 2001 1:07 PM
Subject: Re: [TriLUG] Hello TriLUG


> > Hi Haim,
> >
> > If you're looking here for a booming job market look elsewhere.  The
> > triangle got hammered by Nortel, Cisco and the dotbomb layoffs.
> > Charlotte seems to have a lot of activity and before September, New York
> > seemed rather strong.  (I'm no expert this is based on what recruiters
> > call me trying to get me to move wherever.)  Some areas of Virgina are
> > agressively recruiting, but probably because they are in the middle of
> > nowhere.
> >
> > That being said the lug here is really good.  If you're single though,
> > the social seen won't really compare to South Beach ;-) .
> >
> > If you move here, I'd move to Chapel Hill if you rent.  If you buy, move
> > to Durham county (houses in chapel hill cost too much).  Chapel Hill is
> > where most of the arts are, and Durham is more family oriented (though
> > there are good and bad parts of durham).
> >
> > Either way, welcome.
> >
> > -Andy
>
> For the opposing POV, there is a lot of industry here and even in these
days
> there are still jobs, its just not as competitive as we have become used
to.
> The time to find a good job has grown from a few weeks to a few months,
but
> if you have the resources and patience (and qualifications) you will find
> something you like.
>
> Where you live depends on what you want to do.  I love Raleigh, but then I
> also work in Raleigh.  If you plan on continuing your Education (or
> teaching), then NCSU in Raleigh is awesome for technical degrees.  If you
> are leaning more towards business then Durham/Carboro are for you.
>
> There is always something happening around Raleigh - plays, concerts,
> festivals, museums, and family outings.  If you are looking to meet the
love
> of your life, Chapel Hill and Durham are the place to be, but if you've
> moved out of the bar scene, Raleigh and its suburbs are the place to be.
>
> Housing values are still growing in this area, so if you can afford it,
> buying a house is the way to go.  The best affordable housing is either
> South Raleigh or South Durham, but some folks head out down 40 to Johnson
> county.  Its a far piece out but I40 makes the commute bearable, and you
can
> find a decent place to live for under $100k.
>
> Take care, and welcome to the area...
>
> Jon
>
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