Louisiana is experiencing a far different labor atmosphere than much of the nation.
Where other areas may be experiencing layoffs, we have a shortage of skilled labor and are in a hiring/labor-luring war with Southeast Texas for technical and industrial labor force, as discussed in length on the front page of the American Press Sunday, March 23, 2008.
The Lake Charles area is in need of everything from engineers for the expanding and new industries, aeronautical technical skills, carpenters, mechanics, and on and on.
If you have a skill, you can find work in Southwest Louisiana. While the pay scale may not be the same that you have been paid as you are accustomed to, the cost of living, including property taxes, will probably be far less meaning you may well retain larger portion of your salary in our area.
Plus, today's news announced that the average income in Louisiana had increased by 10.5% over 2007. While some would argue that some of this is due to Road Home funds, the strength and promise of the diversified economy in Lake Charles and all of Southwest Louisiana is such that I feel our future is bright. This is an easy prediction to make with links to articles such as this site selection on-line article.
And, of course, we offer a keen quality of life. In fact, the LT. Governor's office has named Lake Charles as a certified retirement community.
Lots of work and lots to do in Southwest Louisiana.
Come join us.
Selling homes and real estate in Lake Charles, LA is my specialty. As a former teacher and relocating spouse, assisting relocating families move to and from Southwest Louisiana is my primary focus.
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