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JimmyA
on September 12, 2014 at 6:08 AM
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posted by
Kabu
on September 9, 2014 at 12:57 PM
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Probably, Kabu, because they have no choice. If a particular region is known for something that grows naturally, and then that 'thing' disappears ( for whatever reason ), the state has to subsidize their economy in another way. It may not happen often, but it does happen . . . 
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JimmyA
on September 8, 2014 at 5:47 AM
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That would be interesting too, mneme, and I'm sure some of those would surprise people as well. I know there are many occupations that are relatively specific to certain states because of the region itself. But all services are needed everywhere, and a few are probably less well-received than others. I'll have to see if such a list exists . . . 
posted by
JimmyA
on September 8, 2014 at 5:43 AM
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I guess places are reinventing themselves for the changes in life that have come.
posted by
Kabu
on September 7, 2014 at 6:51 PM
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I found this quite interesting; I wonder what are the least frequent occupations in each state?
posted by
mneme
on September 7, 2014 at 10:09 AM
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To be honest, C C T, there really wasn't much research at all. The list was there; I just copied it. However, if I had done the actual research on my own, I would have been utterly surprised each step of the way! I don't know how overly familiar you may be with the states in general, but believe me, if people had to guess as to the popularity of many of these vocations as they pertained to particular states, no one would have put such a list together! As far as 'old age pensioners,' well, every state has those . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on September 7, 2014 at 9:28 AM
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I can't even imagine, Bill, what many of the job sites would look like for some of these states! What may be a huge 'calling' in one place is severely lacking in another. I guess that's why some people move around so much . . . 
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JimmyA
on September 7, 2014 at 9:25 AM
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Thanks, Sir Wiley. I'm sure there are many vocations intertwined between America and Canada, and depending on people's career choices, many simply had to go where the work was. But over the years, what many of these states were known for has either changed considerably, or vanished altogether. Another sign-o'-the-times . . .
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JimmyA
on September 7, 2014 at 9:23 AM
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It does seem that way, doesn't it, Kabu? With the changing times comes a change in people's careers and vocations, I suppose. But it seemed to be, at least in the past, that most states had that one particular vocation they were most known for, and the bulk of the jobs followed suit. I guess that doesn't really apply anymore. That's why many of the things on this list completely surprised me . . .
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JimmyA
on September 7, 2014 at 9:21 AM
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That may be, Naut, but remember, according to this list, it's the most popular jobs per capita, if that makes a difference or not. And as far as New Jersey is concerned, many people don't realize that our state is more or less cut in half: the 'top' half, closest to New York City, is very industrialized, with oil refineries, factories and manufacturing plants a-plenty! The 'bottom' half is very spacious, with huge farms and greenlands of every type. Where my wife and I live is right smack in the center, between all of this! Why the massive amount of 'marriage and family therapists' I really have no idea . . .
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JimmyA
on September 7, 2014 at 9:18 AM
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I hear ya, FSI. That's why this particular one made it to my 'most surprised' list! I actually have several relatives living in Maryland ( my mother was born and raised there ) and have visited frequently ( my favorite aunt lives in Forestville ). I've also been to the Inner Harbor several times, and not only do I not recall a massive subway system that would require that many workers, but I don't remember seeing any streetcars either! Already this list comes into question . . .
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JimmyA
on September 7, 2014 at 9:14 AM
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What probably made it strange, chuck, was not that these were the most 'popular' jobs or vocations, but just the most common 'per capita.' For me, well over 90% were actually surprising . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on September 7, 2014 at 9:10 AM
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Looking for old age pensioners Jimmy . I suppose it would come under Rest Homes.
All these jobs sound like hard work. I admire your research though.
posted by
C_C_T
on September 6, 2014 at 12:00 PM
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Job sites eat your hearts out.
posted by
BC-A
on September 6, 2014 at 7:57 AM
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JimmyA
I never saw an area I could have moved in to for work and yet I spent years working in Canada for a Chicago company, Ludlow Typograph, also Addressograph Multigraph from Cleveland and Kodak in NY.Interesting post my friend.
posted by
WileyJohn
on September 5, 2014 at 8:36 PM
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seems things traditional like fishemen and farmers and oil riggers mechanics etc and etc have goneway down
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Kabu
on September 5, 2014 at 7:44 PM
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Jimmy
Very interesting indeed! What's wrong with N.J. that you guys are awash in 'Marriage and family therapists'? I have no idea what the main categories for Canada would be, but 'Lumberjack' would probably be a safe bet, as everyone knows already, LOL...
posted by
Nautikos
on September 5, 2014 at 10:11 AM
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This Marylander was surprised about subway and streetcar operators. Most people in Batlimore do not know that we have a subway system to begin with. Secondly, I did not think that the subway from Baltimore to DC would be that high.
As far as street operators go, I have never seen a streetcar anywhere in Maryland.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on September 5, 2014 at 10:10 AM
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Very interesting and to be honest with you I was surprised about a bunch of them.
posted by
Chuck_E_Ibrahim
on September 5, 2014 at 6:04 AM
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