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92 of 101 people found the following review helpful:
Complete relcation, & job seeking guide for arizona
This is a complete relocation guide for job-seekers, retirees and snowbirds. It is straightforward and factual and will tell you everything you wanted to know about the Grand Canyon State without advertising hype. The first section is packed with details about Arizona life, including history, weather, government & taxes, schools, and retirement communities. A...
Published on September 13, 1999 by Angel Lee
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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
Don't bother unless you're 55+
My husband and I recently bought a home in Prescott, AZ and I purchased this book as a resource for the local economy, job info etc. as we plan to move to the area in a year or so. The section of the book on "job seekers" seems to contain mostly outdated information and refers to statistics between 1985 and 1995 only. I have been to Arizona about 6 times and...
Published on November 30, 2002 by M. Smith
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92 of 101 people found the following review helpful:
Complete relcation, & job seeking guide for arizona, September 13, 1999
This review is from: Arizona in Your Future: The Complete Guide for Future Arizonans: Job-Seekers, Retirees and Snowbirds (Paperback)
This is a complete relocation guide for job-seekers, retirees and snowbirds. It is straightforward and factual and will tell you everything you wanted to know about the Grand Canyon State without advertising hype.The first section is packed with details about Arizona life, including history, weather, government & taxes, schools, and retirement communities. A great feature is the hundreds of contact addresses for more info. Then Arizona's very distinct and different regions are discussed. For each area the major cities and towns are profiled with climate, economic and recreational details. There are top 10 lists for the best locations for various needs. This is an essential book for anyone seriously considering a move. It is a no-nonsense guide packed with useful information and it will surely pay for itself many times over.
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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
Don't bother unless you're 55+, November 30, 2002
This review is from: Arizona in Your Future: The Complete Guide for Future Arizonans: Job-Seekers, Retirees and Snowbirds (Paperback)
My husband and I recently bought a home in Prescott, AZ and I purchased this book as a resource for the local economy, job info etc. as we plan to move to the area in a year or so. The section of the book on "job seekers" seems to contain mostly outdated information and refers to statistics between 1985 and 1995 only.I have been to Arizona about 6 times and I skimmed through the book in search of additional information about the state I plan to live in, but didn't find much of anything I didn't already know. Most of the historical and cultural information is trivial; the climate, economy and travel information is no more detailed than what one could find over the internet by visting a city's chamber of commerce. The information is also very general as the book covers the entire state of Arizona, so it is not a recommended read for someone looking for specific information about a certain city. This book might be good for someone looking for retirement community information and/or travel information if one intended to take a motor home tour through the state...otherwise, I wouldn't recommend it.
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
Almost identical to 1991 Edition - Look elsewhere, June 22, 2001
This review is from: Arizona in Your Future: The Complete Guide for Future Arizonans: Job-Seekers, Retirees and Snowbirds (Paperback)
I first started with the a book entitled, Moving to Arizona, published in 1991, then picked up this title, Arizona in Your Future, published in 1998, and writted by the same duo. The two books are the same! Minimal, very minimal updates, same use of tiny, completely undetailed maps and very bland reading. The "Top 10" reviewer who rated this book 5 stars obviously didn't read this book, just rated it. Please, make better use of your time and don't throw other readers off to heighten your standings as to the amount of books you review.
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27 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
Very helpful BEFORE you come to AZ, September 6, 2001
This review is from: Arizona in Your Future: The Complete Guide for Future Arizonans: Job-Seekers, Retirees and Snowbirds (Paperback)
I live in Arizona. I moved here in March of 2000, and before I moved in, I got a copy of this book, after having researched all the options in a bookstore. The good thing about the book is that it's an extremely valuable resource BEFORE you move in, and even if you're only considering whether to move to AZ. It gives you tons of figures and tips, ranging from how to deal with the desert weather, to how the state's "lemon law" works, just to name a couple of them.The downside to the book, though, is the date in which it was edited: 1998. Since then (it's been three years now) lots of things have changed: area codes, population, some laws, etc. If you're looking for a state guide to use for tourism purposes, or as a daily reference guide, look elsewhere (I'd recommend Frommer's guide -it's truly complete and up-to-date).
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25 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
Great guide & very helpful!, June 5, 1999
This review is from: Arizona in Your Future: The Complete Guide for Future Arizonans: Job-Seekers, Retirees and Snowbirds (Paperback)
Moving from NJ to AZ, I had may questions. this books is a great resoource & guide to help you along. Gives governtment contacts as well as leads for employment & sample resumes. Highlights the towns and area. Great info would reccommend!
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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
crime?, August 7, 2006
This review is from: Arizona in Your Future: The Complete Guide for Future Arizonans: Job-Seekers, Retirees and Snowbirds (Paperback)
What this book leaves out is that the main cities like Phoenix, Tucson have about the highest crime in the nation!
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1 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
"Like a sunny magnate'?, December 2, 2005
The first line of this book ought to tell you something--like poor editing and writing. A magnate is a tycoon. I think they meant magnet, unless a miling Donald Trum is luring people to Arizona.
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