...if you're waiting for the government to create jobs, you'll have a long, LONG wait. They can establish a business-friendly environment to attract interest, they can negotiate favorable tax incentives to lure industry, but it's really up to the private corporation to decide if they want to locate in your area or not. A simple fact of life is that when you lose your job or when you're young and first looking for a job, you may have to move. The job likely won't come looking for you... ...but I wouldn't worry too much. Obama has a plan....