Texas still kicking butt and feels good about it!

Texas isn’t letting the economy ruin its state of mind, a new Everest College survey finds.
Ninety-five percent of those who participated in the Texas college’s survey said they consider themselves independent despite the difficult economic outlook.
Meanwhile, more than half — 55 percent — said they would get a new job, start a new career or go back to school in an effort to counteract recession efforts.
“Texans have always been known for having an independent spirit, meeting the challenges of difficult times with courage and resourcefulness,” said Hershell Ernest Jr., a career and education expert with Everest College. “Those who can use that spirit to adapt to the times, leveraging and increasing their marketability in occupations faring well despite the tough economy, position themselves to come out on top.”
Compared to the rest of the nation, Texans also think they are doing better, the survey found. Fifty-four percent of respondents said they don’t feel as affected by the recession because they live in Texas.
Although the state has seen an increase in unemployment figures, Texas is faring better than the nation, according to the college. Texas Workforce Commission statistics show that unemployment figures were at 6 percent in December, more than a full percentage point below the nationwide rate of 7.2 percent.
Certain fields, like health care and social assistance, added more than 28,000 jobs in Texas during 2008.
Everest College’s survey was conducted by Promark Research Corp., a public opinion research firm. For more information see ; www.houstonrealtyadvisors.com or www.houstonrealtyadvisors.net

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