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Thinking of moving to New Hampshire

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Mike Ecker · · phoenix · Joined Jan 2008 · Points: 25

So, I live in arizona and cant find work. Ive been a carpenter for roughly ten years and have had trouble finding any work, and if I do it doesn't last. Most of my experience is in trim and rough framing, but I have worked in cabinet shops and have installed cabinets aswell as hardwood flooring.

I lived in the northeast for about a year where I worked for a high end trim company that did alot of remodel work. When I was out there I mostly climbed at the gunks, but I did get a chance to travel around and enjoy other areas of the northeast. I would have to say New Hampshire was my favorite place!

So, my girlfriend and I have been thinking of moving and her family lives in massachusetts. We're leaning towards southern New Hampshire, maybe Nashua or Manchester. So, my question is what is the job market like out there right now? Any info would be great!

Thanks,
Mike

Tparis · · Pottersville,New York · Joined Jan 2007 · Points: 270

it sucks. but you could alway occupy something.

DFrench · · Cape Ann · Joined Apr 2007 · Points: 465

Mike, I bet you've considered this already, but if you are seeking framing and trim work then be prepared to either SUFFER or do something else when the weather turns to shit.

I'm sure a framer suffers in Phoenix, too, but in an entirely different way.

Good luck, NH is awesome, Live Free or DIE!!!

Harrison Harb · · Portland · Joined Aug 2008 · Points: 145

Seacoast, Concord, and Northern areas are all beautiful. I would try to have nothing to do with Manchester/Nasua area

Morgan Patterson · · NH · Joined Oct 2009 · Points: 8,945

NH isn't exactly thriving with economic activity... Beautiful but finding work can be BRUTAL. Closer to a big city like Boston might be more fruitful in the labor realm.

burlap submariner · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Sep 2009 · Points: 170

I really dont think that you would have a huge problem finding building/trade work here, the seacoast especially is relatively close to boston and the north shore, plenty of local climbing, good nightlife, great local eats, a really down to earth climbing gym and very supportive climbing community. give a shout if you come up here and we'll climb.

cheers.
case.

Auto-X Fil · · NEPA and Upper Jay, NY · Joined Aug 2010 · Points: 50

If you can't find work, come to Northeast PA. 5 hours from Boston, 2 hours from the Gunks, and all the work you could ever want. The shale gas boom has sucked labor resources dry, and it's trickling into all skilled labor areas.

Merlin · · Grand Junction · Joined Mar 2006 · Points: 10

You'll regret moving to the NE, try something else in the Rocky Mountain States.

Nathan Stokes · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Oct 2008 · Points: 440

Biggest thing living in the North east is dealing with 6 months of winter, so you gotta get into the cold weather activities to keep from going crazy, ice, peak bagging, things of that nature.

Joe M · · MA and NH · Joined Dec 2008 · Points: 11,725

There are plenty of people in New England who rock climb 12 months of the year. You just need to get some good warm clothes and know where to go.

john strand · · southern colo · Joined May 2008 · Points: 1,640

It's actually not the winter, it's the summer humidity and flies. Winter has some great rock climbing....and drinking

Joe M · · MA and NH · Joined Dec 2008 · Points: 11,725

Right on John, summer is the off-season for rock climbing...

Mike Ecker · · phoenix · Joined Jan 2008 · Points: 25

Hey Everyone,
Thanks for the info! It looks like southern NH would be the best bet. I'm sure the winters will be a drastic change, but the summers here suck too!

Most of my family is from up north, so I grew up playing hockey and I love to snowboard too. I have had fun ice climbing, I'm sure I would enjoy it more if I wasn't living in the devils b-hole where ice has no chance of forming. Its kinda funny though, I actually just sold most of my ice gear!

I love all forms of climbing, but multi pitch trad is where its at for me. Cannon rocks! I never got to go to North Conway, but its on the list. I love pawtuckaway, it reminds me of groom creek up in prescott. I'm sure it would be a huge change, but I would adapt.

Ideally I would want to do the trade I know best, but if it means paying bills I'm not going to let my pride get in the way. I would love to hear what you guys do when/if work gets slow.

Thanks again,
Mike

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