dominicaldaze t1_jbsxx8q wrote on March 11, 2023 at 1:47 PM

Reply to comment by jondaley in Jobs by Wumboalt1

I think you're describing the general problem with population in New Hampshire as a whole, the north is very sparsely populated and consequently has much fewer jobs in industry. But there's plenty of jobs down south closer to the sea coast where there's more people. Not really fair to ding the state as a whole for what is a regional problem.

jondaley t1_jbte4bc wrote on March 11, 2023 at 3:52 PM

I guess I'm confused as to what you thought I said wrong or "dinging" the state... I think NH is a great place to live.

I said "not much engineering except for down south or in Mass".

How many total engineering jobs do you think are in the state?

firewolf8385 t1_jbw8t3z wrote on March 12, 2023 at 5:04 AM

Can confirm that, as a mechanical engineering student currently in the process of finding a summer internship, there’s not many engineering jobs in the state. Even less with internship spots. Best luck I’ve had so far is places an hour or more away.

coastkid2 t1_jc8y9qb wrote on March 15, 2023 at 3:23 AM

Yes, you’re right, the great engineering jobs are around Boston for this area. My son’s best friend graduated UMass in computer engineering & started a hybrid job as an engineer when he graduated . He lives in Quincey, MA & 2 years later makes 6 figures and employer pays half his rent plus has great perks. NH has more limited opportunities for professional work overall at competitive salaries. I grew up in southern NH & even my dad commuted to CT for his job (landscape architect).