Job hardships

With all the media hype about the economy, the rise in gas prices, and the fear of banks, insurance companies, and mortgage companies failing, it may be time for some to be looking for jobs in Las Vegas or in other areas of the country. Locally, a couple of the really big companies closed down awhile back. This left many families with some tough decisions to make since some of them had both husband and wife working at the same place.

Things to consider when looking for work in an area away from your home are:

• Cost of living in another area
• State and local tax rates
• Schools
• Housing costs
• Homeschool laws
• Climate and weather
• Culture and history

It could be that you're just as well off staying where you are if some of these factors don't fit your lifestyle or standards.