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Title: Wyoming Jobs Beckon, But Housing Is Scarce
Post by: Danl on November 03, 2006, 08:18:06 PM
Pretty decent article...... Time to build houses :D
Regards, Danl ~W~

Wyoming Jobs Beckon, But Housing Is Scarce (http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/11/03/eveningnews/main2151799.shtml)


(CBS) When the Springers say they're closer than most American families, they're not exaggerating.

They moved from their home to a travel trailer, CBS News correspondent Cynthia Bowers reports. The trailer has been their home since April, when Kenneth, Joann, and their boys made an 1,300-mile trek from Bakersfield, California to seek their fortunes in the Cowboy State, Wyoming. ......
Title: Re: Wyoming Jobs Beckon, But Housing Is Scarce
Post by: ScottBieser on November 22, 2006, 10:21:15 PM
The situation is different in different parts of the state.

Cheyenne has such plentiful housing now that used homes are staying on the market a looong time and prices have slipped 5 percent from 2005.  There are plenty of jobs here, too, but not mining jobs.  Here it's mostly retail/service jobs, construction jobs, some professional jobs, and of course state government jobs, being the capital city.

If you have electronic repair skills I know a shop that is fairly desperate to hire someone.

There is also a new Walmart warehouse complex going up just west of town that will employ a few thousand when it's finished sometime next year. Union-Pacific Railroad is hiring, too.


Title: Re: Wyoming Jobs Beckon, But Housing Is Scarce
Post by: Danl on November 23, 2006, 03:54:34 AM
The situation is different in different parts of the state.

Cheyenne has such plentiful housing now that used homes are staying on the market a looong time and prices have slipped 5 percent from 2005.? There are plenty of jobs here, too, but not mining jobs.? Here it's mostly retail/service jobs, construction jobs, some professional jobs, and of course state government jobs, being the capital city.

If you have electronic repair skills I know a shop that is fairly desperate to hire someone.

There is also a new Walmart warehouse complex going up just west of town that will employ a few thousand when it's finished sometime next year. Union-Pacific Railroad is hiring, too.

There you go folks....... Cheyenne, as cities go is not a large city like Chicago.? What, maybe 50,000 people?? It is great town with a mall and Denver and international flight travel is an 1 or 2 hours away.

Regards, Danl ~W~
Title: Re: Wyoming Jobs Beckon, But Housing Is Scarce
Post by: wyomiles on November 23, 2006, 06:39:48 AM
Scott, a few thousand ? WOW , any idea what kind of pay scale they will have ?  Miles
Title: Re: Wyoming Jobs Beckon, But Housing Is Scarce
Post by: jnojr on November 29, 2006, 02:00:35 PM
Scott, a few thousand ? WOW , any idea what kind of pay scale they will have ?

It's Wal-Mart.  It won't be much.

I'll flip the Magic Eight-Ball and say... $9 an hour.
Title: Re: Wyoming Jobs Beckon, But Housing Is Scarce
Post by: Jared on December 04, 2006, 02:49:36 PM
The Cheyenne Wal-Mart is starting pay at $13/hr according to a flyer I saw at a Wyoming Job Network office.
Title: Re: Wyoming Jobs Beckon, But Housing Is Scarce
Post by: JenS on January 19, 2007, 04:49:28 PM
Ew, I hate Wal-Mart. Cheyenne sounds very promising, though...thanks for the info. guys.
Title: Re: Wyoming Jobs Beckon, But Housing Is Scarce
Post by: packin_NC_79 on April 07, 2007, 11:06:51 AM
My dad is an assistant manager for walmart. They definately put food on the table and a roof over our heads. They aren't the easiest company to work for and I can understand why they are paying so much. I would work there, but I'd rather live in the country. I guess Cheyenne is close enough to the country that the commute wouldn't be so bad. I'd personally rather shop at an old general store and a farm supply store. You'll find most everything your looking for there, and they will actually say hello.