The best States to find jobs

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Many times finding employment is related to location. These are currently the best States to seek employment:

Colorado, New Hampshire, Utah, Minnesota, Idaho, Massachusetts, Texas, North Carolina, California, and Georgia.

At the bottom of the list is West Virginia, Alaska, New Mexico, Wyoming and Louisiana.

Source: These are the best states for job seekers

But sometimes the reason why there are great employment opportunities is because of high cost of living. So even though you may find a job, it may be impossible to live there because the cost of housing, fuel, utilities, food is way too high for newcomers. But it might be a way to get your foot in the door and once established in an occupation to move on.

I think politics is also a factor. Places like California are in high demand partially because of their progressive policies, and their cultural diversity.

Texas has tons of good jobs, and our economy is booming, but our education system is a laughingstock. Teachers are severely underpaid and have to pay for supplies out of their own pockets. The school districts have more than enough money to pay them, but they bust budgets on shiny new football stadiums. Students are taught only to pass standardized tests and follow orders.

I'm from Louisiana & their education is a laughing stock too & has similar issues for teachers. I know cuz my mom is a retired teacher. I think the education problem is a big reason why they are at the bottom of that list. Another big reason is that alot of the jobs involve the oil industry like offshore drilling stuff. Louisiana's economy suffers majorly when the oil industry isn't doing too well.

North Carolina's education isn't exactly the worst in the country, but it is one of the most poorly funded. I'm a bit shocked that the state is one of the best states to find jobs.