| Downsizing, layoffs and attrition are scary words that | | | | Real estate costs are much lower in Huntsville than in |
| many Americans are hearing all too often these days. | | | | many other states. The same is true of other |
| Because auto manufacturers, the airlines and other | | | | cost-of-living expenses. However, because of the |
| major industries are trying to drastically cut costs, | | | | central location of Huntsville and the benefits equal to |
| cutting employees seems like a logical step. According | | | | many larger metropolises, a higher quality of life is |
| to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor | | | | experienced by those who call Huntsville home. With |
| Statistics, over 2/3 of states suffer from | | | | the cost of living and salary adjustments, someone |
| unemployment rates at or higher than the national | | | | moving from Stamford, Connecticut to Huntsville, |
| average. Historically, however, one city has proven | | | | Alabama making $35,000 per year would typically see |
| itself to be almost unemployment resistant: Huntsville, | | | | an increase in disposable income of $7,988 per year, |
| Alabama. | | | | according to |
| Real estate, construction, professional & technical | | | | Just as you would find in larger cities, Huntsville is home |
| services, and government are just a few of the | | | | to many museums, a symphony orchestra, botanical |
| industries that continue to grow and shield Huntsville | | | | gardens and several colleges and universities. In |
| from rising unemployment figures. According to the | | | | addition, outdoor activities abound. All of these make |
| Alabama Department of Industrial Relations, as of May | | | | Huntsville a great place to live and work. |
| 2006, Madison County, Alabama was at a steady | | | | Isn't Relocation Expensive? How Would I Get To |
| unemployment rate of almost half the national | | | | Huntsville? |
| average. | | | | Real estate closing fees, moving costs and other |
| What does this mean for you? Jobs! Employment | | | | relocation expenses could possibly be paid for - in part |
| opportunities can be found in and around Huntsville. | | | | or in full - by the company you will be employed with |
| Real estate careers are flourishing; aerospace jobs | | | | once you arrive. With many larger businesses, a list of |
| are now open; computer and defense positions are | | | | company-paid moving expenses can be negotiated |
| constantly available, and so are many others, including | | | | when you apply for your job. Every organization has a |
| retail, restaurant & tourism, and education. An easy | | | | different policy, so be sure to get all the details before |
| way to see what's available is to search the job | | | | making any decisions about relocating. |
| openings database for Huntsville, Alabama. You can | | | | If unemployment is an issue in your area, consider |
| find it at: | | | | moving to Huntsville. Jobs in every industry are plentiful; |
| Lower Cost of Living, Higher Quality of Life in Huntsville | | | | the cost of living is low, and the lifestyle is easy. |