Top 10 Hardest Working Cities in America -The JobNetwork

Top 10 Hardest Working Cities in America -The JobNetworkAs a rule, Americans are a pretty hard-working bunch. After all, weve mythologized the American Dream as the reward for a lifetime of working hard and achieving a form of nirvana. We have a 34.4-hour work week, on average (in your face, Germany), and are often terrible about taking our vacation days. Whether its working extra hours to make ends meet or to stay ahead of the workload, we put in our time. So what are the hardest-working hotspots in the U.S.? Its a big country, and leid every city is the same when it comes to working culture and time spent at work. googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display(div-gpt-ad-1467144145037-0) ) This year, WalletHub has taken a close look at the work habits in 116 U.S. cities, and ranked them based on a number of factors like labor force participation rate, average work hours, and the number of workers with multiple jobs. Based on their findings, you may want to consider picking up sta kes and moving to one of these metropolises for your own career. Lets look at some of their hardest working cities, and the hottest industries in these moving-and-shaking cities.Anchorage, AKIf youre a mainlander, Alaska might not even be on your radar for potential job ophafenunities and a strong working culture. With 42% of Alaskas population and 47% of the states jobs, Anchorage is a bustling city with a strong presence in job sectors like the military (there are three bases located near the city), transportation, oil and natural gas, and tourism.Spotlight Industry LogisticsAnchorage has become a major transportation hub, particularly in the shipping industry. FedEx in particular has platzset up shop in Anchorage, and considers it a major touchpoint for its global shipping program. The Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport accounts for 10% of Anchorages jobs, and sees mora than 500 intercontinental cargo flights every week. Additionally, the port at Anchorage is responsible for more than 90% of the consumer goods that go in and out of Alaska. If youre looking for opportunities in the logistics field, think northMore jobs in Anchorage, AKPlano, TX and Irving, TXFar from the rugged Texas ranch image, Plano and Irving are thoroughly modern cities perhaps best known as a headquarters hub companies like Frito-Lay, J.C. Penney, Pizza Hut, Capital One, Toyota North America, and Cinemark Theaters all call Plano or Irving home.Spotlight Industry IT/TechnologyAmong its many corporate headquarters, Plano counts many of the major tech and telecommunications companiesHewlitt-Packard Enterprise ServicesVerizonAlcatel-LucentEricssonDellInfosys TechnologiesSiemens PLM SoftwareGearbox SoftwareCA TechnologiesAegis CommunicationsNokiaEven if you dont have a background in IT, these corporate headquarters also offer opportunities for people in different areas, like office administration, menschenfreundlich resources, communications, etc.More jobs in Plano, TXMore Jobs in Irving, TXCheyenne, WYAs the capital and most populous city in Wyoming, Cheyenne is one of the smaller cities on the list, at just under 60,000 people per the 2010 census. But what it lacks in population, it makes up for in opportunity. This city has a low overall unemployment rate, and is diversifying beyond the agriculture and mining that have always been part of Wyomings fabric. As it grows and changes, the city has also been rated the tax-friendliest U.S. city by Kiplingers.Spotlight Industry ManufacturingWhile manufacturing jobs are on the decline in many parts of the country, it continues to grow in Cheyenne. Fertilizer manufacturing, electronics, precision instruments, and restaurant equipment are among the plants that have established roots in the capital city, and the trend continues as companies look for new cities to concentrate their stateside manufacturing programs.More jobs in Cheyenne, WYVirginia Beach, VAWhile the beach part of the name accurately describes the coast al benefits of Virginia Beach, this city is hardly a sleepy beachside hamlet. Virginia Beach is the most populous city in the commonwealth of Virginia, and the 41st most populous city in the country. Tourism is indeed a major factor in the local economy, but it is also a major port for the U.S. military, as well as a hub for agribusiness. Virginia Beach was rated in the top 50 in a recent Forbes survey of the best places for business and careers.Spotlight Industry U.S. MilitaryVirginia Beach is home to three major military bases, with a fourth just outside city limits the U.S. Navys NAS Oceana, the Training Support Center Hampton Roads, the Joint Expeditionary Base East located at Cape Henry, and the Joint Expeditionary BaseLittle Creek. If youre not interested in enlisting in the Navy, no worriesthese bases employ thousands of civilian employees in support roles as well.More jobs in Virginia Beach, VAScottsdale, AZOnce described by the New York Times as a desert version of Miamis S outh Beach, Scottsdale is a vibrant Western city that has become a major destination for travelers looking for year-round sun and dry warmth.Spotlight Industry TourismIn Scottsdale, tourism accounts for 39% of the citys jobs, with about 7.5 million people visiting the city every year and bringing many millions in revenue. Scottsdale features more than 70 resorts and hotels, with 15,000 rooms. Career opportunities also flourish at other tourism-related businesses like spas, golf courses, retail stores, and restaurants.More jobs in Scottsdale, AZSan Francisco, CARight next door to Silicon Valley, San Francisco is considered the commercial and cultural center of northern California. The city scored high on WalletHubs direct work factors section, meaning that work week hours and labor-force participation were both high. The long work weeks are likely driven by the innovative startup culture that has emerged in San Francisco, which often values hustle over traditional professional struct ures.Spotlight industry TechIts virtually impossible to talk about San Francisco these days without talking about its evolving tech industry, which has helped change the professional profile of the city. San Francisco is a highly diverse city, an American leader in many industries (including service/tourism, financial services, and higher education). But in recent years, the trend has moved into the tech sector, with biotech and high tech companies like Apple, Google moving in nearby.More jobs in SanFrancisco, CACorpus Christi, TXAnother Texas entry on the list (there seems to be a definite theme here), Corpus Christi is located in the Gulf rayon of Texas, bringing a different culture and commercial profile to the list than Irving and Plano. As the deepest inshore port on the Gulf of Mexico, Corpus Christi has thriving oil/petrochemical and transportation industries, in addition to being a tourist destination.Spotlight Industry Petrochemical Manufacturing and TransportCorpus Christi is in the midst of a petrochemical boom, meaning the city has become a major supplier for products created by refining petroleum and natural gas. The citys oil refineries and petrochemical plants are at the forefront of providing chemical products to China and other developed countries around the world, with billions of dollars in development projects coming to the region by 2023.More jobs in Corpus Christi, TXWashington, D.C.Jokes about Congress aside, Washington, D.C. received high-marks in WalletHubs survey of the hardest-working cities. As the U.S. capital, its tops in the presidential monument game, but also a large, diverse city that serves as a hub for a number of industries, in the public, private, and international sectors.Spotlight Industry Civil ServiceIn Washington, DC the federal government is the largest employer, accounting for 29% of the citys jobs as of 2012. Much of this is based on the sheer number of federal agencies that call the city home, but is also due to t he fact that federal government jobs are often insulated from economic downturns that sometimes hit other cities (the government needs to keep running, regardless of external factors). The federal agencies also employ thousands of contractors, subsidiary businesses, and support businesses to keep things running smoothly. (Again, jokes about Congress aside.)More jobs in Washington, D.C.Sioux Falls, SDSioux Falls is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States (47th), and is definitively the fastest-growing city in South Dakota. Historically, mining and agriculture made up the backbone of the citys economy, but in the 20th and 21st centuries, the citys economic interests have diversified thanks to the states lack of corporate income tax.Spotlight Industry Financial ServicesWhen you think of financial services, you might think of generic skyscraper buildings in large cities, processing data and crunching numbers. The reality is that many financial services companies seek out less crowded cities like Sioux Falls, which are off the beaten path. The citys largest employers are major financial players Wells Fargo and Citigroup, making Sioux Falls a major destination for workers with backgrounds in accounting, actuarial science, or finance, as well as people looking for administrative work in a growing metropolitan area.While hard workers are (of course) found in every town and city in the country, this survey offers some valuable insight into which cities and regions are leading the way as we look for growth and innovation in the worlds largest economy. Where will you be looking for your next hard-working opportunity?More jobs in Sioux Falls, SD

After Firing Matt Lauer, the TODAY Show STILL Treats Women Unfairly

After Firing Matt Lauer, the TODAY Show STILL Treats Women Unfairly Hoda Kotb officially replaced Matt Lauer as co-anchor of the TODAY show just after the start of the new year, joining Savannah Guthrie. The shows ratings have skyrocketed to beat its rival show, Good Morning America, but the 53-year-old veteran jurnalist still claimed that she is earning a lesser salary that than of her predecessor, according to The Huffington Post.In an internal email announcing Kotbs co-anchor role, NBC nachrichtensendung Chairman Andy Lack wrote that Kotb and Guthrie have an undeniable connection with each other and most importantly, with viewers, The Huffington Post reports.Kotb has been filling in for Lauer who was fired in November, leading the first two hours of the program. She and Guthrie have made history as the first time the show has had two female co-anchors.Lauer was ousted for multiple extramarital affairs that allegedly constituted as sexual misconduct, according to People. One source told people that there was most definitely more than one affair and they were never with anyone whom Lauer didnt have significant seniority over.Guthrie announced the firing by reading a statementfrom Andrew Lack, chairman of NBC News. herbei announcement readOn Monday night, we received a detailed complaint from a colleague about inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace by Matt Lauer. It represented, after serious review, a clear violation of our companys standards. As a result, weve decided to terminate his employment, Lack said in the statement. While it is the first complaint about his behavior in the over twenty years hes been at NBC News, we were also presented with reason to believe this may not have been an isolated incident.Our highest priority is to create a workplace environment where everyone feels safe and protected, and to ensure that any actions that run counter to our core values are met with consequences, no matter who the offender.We are deeply saddened by t his turn of events. But we will face it together as a news organization and do it in as transparent a manner as we can. To that end, Noah and I will be meeting with as many of you as possible throughout the day today to answer your questions.Kotb sat with Guthrie as she delivered the news. She also called it a tough morning and stated that it was hard to reconcile with what they were hearing about the man they both know, who walks in the same building every single day. We were both woken up with the news, kind of pre-dawn, and were trying to process it and trying to make sense of it and itll take some time for that, she said.While NBC did take action and fired Lauer and officially give Kotb the role, People reports that Kotb claimed she is not earning the same salary. Kotb, who will also continue to co-host the shows fourth-hour slot with Kathie windschatten Gifford, allegedly said that the whole money thing for her isnt so important.Ive always been sort of I know it sounds ridic ulous that Im going to say this but I really have done jobs I liked for the job I liked because I never wanted to be happy every other Friday on pay day, she told People. Like, I didnt want that to be the happy day. I wanted to feel good throughout. So no, Im not making Matt Lauer money. Not even close.While she didnt mention what her contracted salary is, Page Six reportsthat she and Guthrie are each making $7 1000000 annually. Meanwhile, Lauer raked in $25 million every year for the 25 years he worked with the network. The network has not yet respond to Fairygodboss request for comment.Of course, Kotb is not the only woman to make less than her male counterparts, whether or not they consider salary a determining factor. Catt Sadler also made headlines when she recently quit her dream job at E News after claiming that she also earned less than her similarly situated male co-host, Jason Kennedy. Sadler wrote on her website that, as a single mother of two boys, the decision required a lot of soul searching.Information is power, she wrote. Or it should be. We are living in a new era. The gender pay gap is shrinking, although admittedly we have a long way to go. And well, I learned this first hand. My team and I asked for what I know I deserve and were denied repeatedly.She also urged women to know their worth, noting that she has two decades of experience in broadcasting and started at the network at the same time as Kennedy. For that reason, she wrote that she couldnt operate with integrity if E wasnt willing to pay her the same or even close.How can I accept an offer that shows they do not value my contributions and paralleled dedication all these years? she asked. How can I not echo the actions of my heroes and stand for what is right no matter what the cost? How can I remain silent when my rights under the law have been violated?Thanks to ample research, we know that, as much as we tell women to know their worth and purple drank in, its really bias that ho lds them back. We know this because Harvard recently made 100 men and women wear sensors to work to determine if women acteddifferently than men in the workplace, as opposed to the previous research thats been done to gauge the inherent differences in men and women.Their goal was to figure out whether men and women conducted themselves differently, talked to different people or spent more time performing different tasks. The result They didnt.Our analysis suggests that the difference inpromotionrates between men and women in this company was due not to their behavior butto how they were treated, the researchers reported.This indicates that arguments about changing womens behavior to lean-in, for example might miss the bigger picture Gender inequality is due to bias, not differences in behavior.Just before the start of 2018, Fairygodboss asked experts to share their workplace predictions for women in the new year. Many of them said demanded respect, the recognition of womens rights , negotiation power for women and more. None of them believed that thered be equal payjust yet and, if Kotbs situation is any reflection of whats to come, we cant say were surprised.--AnnaMarie Houlis is a multimedia journalist and an adventure aficionado with a keen cultural curiosity and an affinity for solotravel. Shes an editor by day and a travel blogger at HerReport.org by night.