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Teetering between its rural roots and high-tech tomorrow, Boise's distinctive neighborhoods tell a story of growth. Elegant subdivisions ...more

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1.Jobs
Submitted by:atomic3939
December 28, 2008
I must agree with a previous poster. The job market is VERY problematic in Boise. I have lived in Boise on and off a few times since my early childhood. It was a wonderful place to be a kid in the 70's...but as an adult who must work for a living it is very difficult. Even in good economic times it can be frustrating. Unless you can snag a government job or possibly a job at Micron or HP (all of which is very difficult now that the economy is tanking and a questionable future for Micron) you wil... More
I must agree with a previous poster. The job market is VERY problematic in Boise. I have lived in Boise on and off a few times since my early childhood. It was a wonderful place to be a kid in the 70's...but as an adult who must work for a living it is very difficult. Even in good economic times it can be frustrating. Unless you can snag a government job or possibly a job at Micron or HP (all of which is very difficult now that the economy is tanking and a questionable future for Micron) you will find yourself working for a low wage temp. agency. I no longer live there now...i live in an eastern city with a great job market and decent wages. If you are wealthy and don't need employment or are considering opening your own business...you will do fine in Boise. It IS a beautiful city...and i wouldn't mind retiring their some day when i'm out of the job market...but all of that natural beauty doesn't put food on the table or money in the bank!
Date of Trip to Boise, ID: August2008
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: Under $500
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2.Beautiful Boise
Submitted by:Nicksell
February 29, 2008
Wow what a place to live. Great people lots of sports activities and so many things to do. The weather here is spectacular. It seems the sun shines most of the time and the whole Treasure Valley area is alive. Boise is surrounded by the mountains desert and farm land. There are rivers streams and lakes It is a perfect place to live. Selling real estate in the Boise area for many years I have never had anyone who moved here have any problems. They have embraced the area and the people h... More
Wow what a place to live. Great people lots of sports activities and so many things to do. The weather here is spectacular. It seems the sun shines most of the time and the whole Treasure Valley area is alive. Boise is surrounded by the mountains desert and farm land. There are rivers streams and lakes It is a perfect place to live. Selling real estate in the Boise area for many years I have never had anyone who moved here have any problems. They have embraced the area and the people here have embraced their families. It truly is the best place in the world to live. nicksell on AOL
Date of Trip to Boise, ID: January2008
Purpose of your trip: Personal
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3.JOB MARKET IS VERY BAD IN IDAHO!!!!Do not move here if you want a job.
Submitted by:USACARD5
February 28, 2008
Been here over a year with College Degree and 20 years experience and they offer me 7$ an hour. I cannot even get in my car and drive to a job for that. Sit at home depressed and ready to move back to a real city with real jobs. Boise is a very depressed area!!! 1.5 million people and do even have public transportation or a Pro team. Travesty!!... More
Been here over a year with College Degree and 20 years experience and they offer me 7$ an hour. I cannot even get in my car and drive to a job for that. Sit at home depressed and ready to move back to a real city with real jobs. Boise is a very depressed area!!! 1.5 million people and do even have public transportation or a Pro team. Travesty!!
Date of Trip to Boise, ID: January2007
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4.Boise review
Submitted by:JeffMoenss
December 1, 2007
As a constant traveler due to my work and having spent a month or more in almost ever major US city I must say Boise is the best city in the country. Nice people very little crime beautiful area great resturants but please just visit and godont move there and wreck it for me I want to move there.... More
As a constant traveler due to my work and having spent a month or more in almost ever major US city I must say Boise is the best city in the country. Nice people very little crime beautiful area great resturants but please just visit and godont move there and wreck it for me I want to move there.
Purpose of your trip: Business
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Submitted by:DOW5000
November 30, 2007
What a wonderful city. Would live there if I could find work.... More
What a wonderful city. Would live there if I could find work.
Date of Trip to Boise, ID: September2007
Purpose of your trip: Business
Cost of your stay: Over $7000
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