Arlington One of the Best Places to Find a Job 2009
Reading through Yahoo today I saw a post on the best places to find jobs in America. Arlington was in the top 10. It makes me proud to be a resident as I choose to stay in this area after college instead of moving to New York. Yeah New York City is fun but i think its better to visit than live there. I feel like Washington D.C. is a much more livable city. Well turns out I made a right choice for my career and condo purchase. I have came to love this area and I am starting to wonder whether I would ever leave.
Yahoo article by: Liz Wolgemuth
Arlington is actually not a city but a county of 26 square miles that’s home to the Pentagon and the Arlington National Cemetery. As neighbor to the nation’s capital, it’s not particularly surprising that the federal government is Arlington’s largest employer. The Department of Defense, the National Science Foundation and the State Department are among the employers here.
This concentration in government jobs has, not surprisingly, helped cushion Arlington during the downturn. But the county’s economy is not wholly dependent on its proximity to Washington. Private companies have a significant place here as well. Among the largest private employers are US Airways, Booz Allen Hamilton, Lockheed Martin, and Marriott. “We have a number of employers here who are growing even in this economy,” says Jennifer Ives, director of business investment for Arlington Economic Development. An excellent public transit system and a variety of housing options tend to lure talented workers–who are a major lure for employers.
I think for anyone coming out of college or looking for change should take a visit to the area. There is really a lot to do as you can see from this blog and as you can see from the #2 best place to meet a rich mate article. So next time you are looking for a new area to visit check out Arlington but make sure to watch the Arlington Rap first so you are prepared!
Picture from: US News.com
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