Comments on: Generation Y Michigan Invites Guest Essays

By: ndmeador

ndmeador — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:55:48 +0000

You have a good point about the need to transform from an industrial state to a service state. However, one could say it's a problem that so many of Michigan's cities are bolstered by hospitals and universities. And I've heard of recent nursing graduates having trouble finding a job in the metro Detroit area, so I don't think that's an invincible industry anyways. I think high tech jobs will be more sustainable, from biomed to web-related jobs.

By: ndmeador

ndmeador — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:55:48 +0000

By: Adam Goodman

Adam Goodman — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 01:01:18 +0000

Should I stay, or should I go? That seems to be the question floating around the heads of Generation Y. I was born here. I lived here all my life, and can't imagine living elsewhere. However, most of my friends have abadoned this state years ago. I now have friends in New York, New Mexico, Nevada, Florida, and Texas. It makes it quite difficult, to get together all at once. They left for one reason, and one reason only. Work. They all graduated with undergraduate degrees, and toughed it out in Michigan as long as possible. They didn't want to leave, but it seems that the state pushed them out. The opportunities for young people are not as great here, as in some other states. When I ask my friends “Why did you leave?” They all have the same answer. I'd move back if I could. I hear it a lot. Unfortunately the professions that young people seek aren't located in Michigan, but there are still plenty of other opportunities. The medical field hires in Michigan, just like it does elsewhere. Michigan needs to transform from an industrial state to a service state. Service jobs are always plentiful. If you're looking to work in a factory, then you may want to pursue other areas. If nursing is in your future, Michigan could accomodate you. If the next generation chooses professions that are in demand, than there should be no reason to leave home.