Something else that has changed a lot. When I started in it (early 70's), much of it was private business. Now it is mostly contracting and most of that for the government.

 

I've only been in the industry for 7 years now, but I know what you're saying. In fact, my company just outsourced most of our IT support to Dell\Perot Systems.

 

Why? Are you worried about a little Redneck Rampage?

 

Rednecks taking over the North. Now that would be fun to see.

 

I live in Indiana not very liberal here unless your in Indianapolis. Besides we are a shall issue state for license to carry a handgun.

 

this is horse crap! texas is happier than 15th!

 

We carry too. More than one.

Texas would be #2 if they didn't have Romo as a QB for Dallas.

 

LA dropped then with the loss to the cowboys

 

oh no im defending the cowboys!!

 

Oh boy.

 

I think Louisiana's statistics were done on Mardi Gras. I'm still trying to figure out how the heck we got on the happy list.

 

Because we are HAPPY.

 

I don't agree with NC being 13th. Can't ride atvs or dirtbikes here, no jobs or economic growth.

 

PA's right at the bottom of the list. Doesn't surprise me though.

 

No offense to you northern guys ( I was born and raised in Ohio ), but down here taxes are lower, the weather is nicer, and there is a higher percentage of Christians.

There is no way that I could handle the cold weather of Ohio now. About 10 years ago, I was talking to one of my buddies I grew up with and he said it didn't get above 32 degrees for a whole month !

The first thing I noticed when I moved here was that the people are nicer. They say thanks at the stores and wave as you drive past.