don't let me discourage you , you might get lucky and find something, but i had the same idea and it is just as bad here as far as finding work. i wish i could help and i definitely feel your pain..

I dunno, I kinda like it here! But then noones gonna pay me as much in Cali for what I do here either, I don't think, not enough to justify all the incredible taxes, cost of housing, etc.

I know Skip explored it pretty heavy. It's a big commitment. E-mail me your resume, I'll forward it to my brother. He knows EVERYONE in Phoenix tied to manufacturing. Happens to live in Chandler as well, he can help get you hooked up in the right circles maybe.

As far as pay fellers, that's the facts of life in these times. And I don't care if it's AZ, Cali or Arkansas, same all over! I hire people every week that are worth 2 and 3 times what I am allowed to offer them, still they say yes. And they're still here and great assets to us. They'll be in great positions as all this turns around, but it's surviving that part of it.

Ray

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