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Thinking of moving to the States
The continental states. The job market here is basically crap. The nepotism here disgusts me. Everywhere I turn, I'm getting turned down or running into roadblocks because of a family member/friend/cousin/etc applying for a similar position. The opportunities here are limited and I want to gain experiences from the continental US. I'm thinking of moving, nay, I'm already SAVING to move away.
I have a friend in California (Costa Mesa) who said that she'll let me bunk with her while I get myself planted. I have a cousin in Indiana who said that I can stay with him while I look for a job. At first, I don't really care WHERE I work, so long as I have revenue coming in. Then, I plan on looking for a career in my field.
My field of study is Public Safety (in other words, Corrections. But also Social Services). For corrections, it's more administration instead of being a CO (correction officer). Social Services, it doesn't really matter. Both my friend and my cousin said that their states have a large need for people like me.
I have my BA. Work history--->I've stayed with my past employers for at least a year. Right now I work for the State part time in their law office. In Hawaii, to work for the State you need to be a resident for at least 1 yr before you are employed. Is this like the other states?
Anyway, I just want to know about the continental US states. I've looked at some of the local govt websites, but that doesn't tell me firsthand experience that some of you may have. Friends told me that my best bet is California because they have a large Correctional infrastructure that I can get into...but for me, I don't care where. California, Oregon, Indiana, Chicago, Houston, LA....whatever.
Just want to get some idea's from y'all on what you think.
EDIT: I have to work for a few years and save before I can go back and get my Masters and PhD. That, and I wanna get some work experience so I can go back to school with another set of eyes.
I have a friend in California (Costa Mesa) who said that she'll let me bunk with her while I get myself planted. I have a cousin in Indiana who said that I can stay with him while I look for a job. At first, I don't really care WHERE I work, so long as I have revenue coming in. Then, I plan on looking for a career in my field.
My field of study is Public Safety (in other words, Corrections. But also Social Services). For corrections, it's more administration instead of being a CO (correction officer). Social Services, it doesn't really matter. Both my friend and my cousin said that their states have a large need for people like me.
I have my BA. Work history--->I've stayed with my past employers for at least a year. Right now I work for the State part time in their law office. In Hawaii, to work for the State you need to be a resident for at least 1 yr before you are employed. Is this like the other states?
Anyway, I just want to know about the continental US states. I've looked at some of the local govt websites, but that doesn't tell me firsthand experience that some of you may have. Friends told me that my best bet is California because they have a large Correctional infrastructure that I can get into...but for me, I don't care where. California, Oregon, Indiana, Chicago, Houston, LA....whatever.
Just want to get some idea's from y'all on what you think.
EDIT: I have to work for a few years and save before I can go back and get my Masters and PhD. That, and I wanna get some work experience so I can go back to school with another set of eyes.
For Indiana, my cousin looks very Caucasian so he fits in well. I'm more tanned. In NY they thought I was mexican. 
Basically, I just don't want to be too mistreated. Florida was bad. My friends who look more asian than myself and I were at Perkins restaurant and didn't get served for 1 1/2 hours, when the next table with our more caucasian looking friend was served in less than 15 min.
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