Is it harder to get a job & transition to a small town as opposed to a city?

2015-09-06T22:22:26-04:00

I am wondering how getting a job & transitioning differs in a big city (say Chicago) as opposed to a small town (say Tishomingo, Mississippi)? I live in Tishomingo now and it has been very hard transitioning as a whole from the Military here. Everything is far away & hard to get an appointment for/get to because of lack of transportation, public or otherwise. I am from Chicago originally and feel if I was there still the whole process would have been quicker/simpler. Can any of you confirm or deny this?

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 6 at 2015 10:34 PM

2015-09-06T22:34:16-04:00

I came from Dallas, TX, to Missouri Valley, IA. The downsizing was very extreme, but I love the small rural community life. THIS IS WHERE AMERICAN EXISTS!!!

Response by LTC A Carlton made Sep 10 at 2015 2:37 PM

2015-09-10T14:37:54-04:00

If you are in a small town or a big city, it still requires that you do your due diligence in seeking employment. My humble advice is that you look at what jobs are their by researching and connecting with persons or groups that may be able to assist you. Even if you are able to find a job and it's not in your liking, use that job as a springboard for the next. Also, a common mistake we make is depending on others to define what you are capable of doing and what you are worth $$. You may want to look at making you own way through small business ownership. You were among the best when you served and you are still best afterwards. Never let your attitude determine your altitude. You can and you will.