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Discussion in 'North West' started by Mondwa, Dec 29, 2009.

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  1. Oct 23, 2017 at 6:44 PM
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    TACOVRD

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    Lovely dog! Gotta a soft spot for Shepherds.
     
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  2. Oct 23, 2017 at 6:50 PM
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    MTgirl too many frogs, not enough princes... Moderator

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    It goes...finally on home turf again. Almost stopped and hugged the "welcome to MT" sign on the side of the road today. Was taking in the sights around Utah for 10 days
    1019171121_HDR.jpg
     
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  3. Oct 23, 2017 at 6:58 PM
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    i was in utah for 1.5 months...jsut mpassed through Mt to Nd again, always makes me happy seeing that MT sign.
     
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  4. Oct 24, 2017 at 8:41 PM
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    Yeah it is!! Worth it tho!
     
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  5. Oct 24, 2017 at 8:42 PM
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    It’s a great place!! I’d love to stay there but I can’t build my career there! So Missoula is the next spot!
     
    Thebluetaco, Oct 24, 2017
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  6. Oct 25, 2017 at 4:38 AM
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    LOL Nice!
     
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  7. Oct 25, 2017 at 9:55 AM
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    mizzac Well-Known Member

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    Missoula has been considered purely for its proximity to Polson lol to bad not much oil there.
     
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  8. Oct 25, 2017 at 10:59 AM
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    totmacher automotive hypochondriac

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    What's in Missoula jobs wise?
    Or MT in general?
    Any areas have big manufacturing or R&D centers?

    I've been looking online every now & then to see what sorts of places are hiring engineers across MT. Looks like there aren't many and that they pay less than in other states.
     
    totmacher, Oct 25, 2017
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  9. Oct 25, 2017 at 11:03 AM
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    ALL OF THEM!...Then some more.
    in a state as rural as MT..you'll struggle to find wages that can compete with other states especially for engineering. Same goes for ID or Wy. The trade off is that cost of living is generally a lot lower. Plus..you get to live somewhere awesome.

    Almost nothing manufacturing wise around here though. Other than small time companies.
     
    Blackdawg, Oct 25, 2017
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  10. Oct 25, 2017 at 11:15 AM
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    I don't know about other aspects of cost of living but your groceries are quite a bit more expensive up there compared to TN & GA. I'm tempted to pack dry goods to bring next time I visit.

    On a 20% pay cut and 30% increase in grocery costs, I'd go broke just feeding my family.
     
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  11. Oct 25, 2017 at 11:19 AM
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    ALL OF THEM!...Then some more.
    Thats due to shipping. We aren't near any major ports really. Salt Lake city, Denver, or Seattle are the nearest "big cities". Not to mention brutal winters that close interstates regularly.

    It's also why hunting is big out here. Can get hundreds of pounds of game a year for pretty cheap if you are so inclined.

    Its no paradise...and we like it like that. haha
     
    Blackdawg, Oct 25, 2017
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  12. Oct 25, 2017 at 11:22 AM
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    finances aside, i have to agree with the paradise of it up there.
     
    totmacher, Oct 25, 2017
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  13. Oct 25, 2017 at 12:36 PM
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    Pigpen My truck is never clean

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    It's a paradise if you enjoy a certain amount of struggling and suffering. It can be a hellish nightmare for the uninitiated and unprepared.
     
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  14. Oct 25, 2017 at 1:57 PM
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    Sadly not alot for engineering. If there is its usually a good bit lower in pay.

    This..In all the areas I have lived, even if for short times, its amazing what I realize I learned as common knowledge that is such a foreign idea to other people.
     
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  15. Oct 25, 2017 at 2:51 PM
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    Bozeman has few R&D jobs, but I do not know in what fields or if there are any openings now.
     
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  16. Oct 25, 2017 at 3:49 PM
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    Bad thing there is bozo is super expensive.
     
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  17. Oct 25, 2017 at 4:15 PM
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    Explor Don’t take the trip ... let the trip take you

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    This Really picks my interest and sounds interesting. I have never been to MT. but plan on visiting someday to see the beauty and the Big Sky .
    I'm from northeast pa and would like to hear a few tid bits on your quote , which is well written. :thumbsup:
     
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  18. Oct 25, 2017 at 4:42 PM
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    There are good engineering jobs if you are in construction. Aside from that the best jobs in the state are in the professional services fields, doctors, lawyers, CPAs etc. Even then you will make less than elsewhere, but not terribly less. There are plenty of good craft/operator jobs in construction as well, but it generally includes a lot of traveling.

    I have been back and forth between PA and MT a few times and thought groceries were comparable. The major difference that I found was housing. 250k doesn't go nearly as far as it does in most places. I expect housing to get worse over my life time in Missoula. I think Bozeman will pull back before too long, they have plenty of space to build, there is just more demand than supply right now. Missoula is running out of places to build quickly.
     
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  19. Oct 25, 2017 at 9:59 PM
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    Pigpen My truck is never clean

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    image.jpg

    In this pic, the air is full of forest fire smoke. As you can see, I didn't let it kill my good time.

    image.jpg

    In this one you see there's a couple feet of snow on the ground. It didn't stop me from walking the dog.

    Nature is a cruel and beautiful bitch. If you don't like it rough, she'll make you the bitch.

    Whether it's prolonged winter storms with temps at -40 and sustained winds, spring monsoons, 100 degree temps with 9% humidity and choking smoke in the air, or a beautiful day spent enjoying the scenery - you have to find ways to love it, or this place isn't the right place. That's why it's the last best place. Because it's not for everyone.
     
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  20. Oct 26, 2017 at 3:58 PM
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    Explor

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    Explor Don’t take the trip ... let the trip take you

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    Thanks Pigpen !
    I really like that picture of the dog walk , beautiful !

    I understand what your talking about , I was a boy scout once and the motto is " Be Prepared "

    Not for everyone ,is key to keeping Things beautiful.
     
    Explor, Oct 26, 2017
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