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Mar 06, 2007 -- The best (and worst) places to work

Forbes magazine has put together a list of the best places to find a job right now. So, after scouring 100 cities in the country, Forbes says the No. 1 place to find a job is Raleigh, N.C. The city has a decent climate, friendly people and a fantastic job prospects. No. 2 is Phoenix, followed by Jacksonville, Fla.; Orlando, Washington D.C.; Salt Lake City; Honolulu; Las Vegas; Fort Lauderdale and rounding out the Top 10 is Norfolk/Newport News, Va. Now, living in some of these places will cost you a pretty penny, especially Hawaii. Housing, gas and food are all very expensive there. But it may be worth it to you if you have a great job. So, what are the worst places for jobs these days? The worst city is Detroit. New Orleans is just above it in 99th place, preceded by Youngstown, Ohio; Troy, Michigan; and Toledo, Ohio at 95th place. If you’re in a dead-end job or in an area with few job opportunities, check out some of the towns that have more to offer. Don’t just sit there and do nothing.
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