So now you can add the city of Houston to another list of accomplishments.
Not only has the fourth largest city in the nation been previously ranked the #1 fastest growing city in North America - it's #1 in job growth, #1 in manufacturing, #1 in wage growth, and the #1 world's fastest growing metro area. And if that isn't enough for you, it can now call itself the #1 best city to live in.
According to Forbes Magazine, Houstonions can stretch their paychecks much further than any other city in the country. Houston has the lowest cost of living when it comes to utilities, transportation, consumer pricing, and most importantly housing costs; Buying a house in Houston has never been more affordable.
Check out the article here, and be proud of our city. Don't worry Austin, Dallas, and Fort Worth - you rank 5th and 8th respectively.
Thank you, Mayor Annise Parker, for sharing the news on Facebook yesterday!
OMG, isn't this the truth? LMAO! I'm definitely the last fucking letter!
Z - I could die in my house and it would take years before anyone noticed.
And then there's those I know would fit perfectly in the middle, I won't mention any names. LOL
In 8 out of the last 10 years, the institution I work for has ranked No.1 in the U.S. News & World Report's annual Best Hospitals survey. And I'm proud to say that for the 5th year in a row, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center has retained it's #1 ranking.
On Monday, our President, John Mendelsohn, M.D. had this to say to each, and everyone of us...
"This recognition is acknowledgement of the outstanding work that you, our 18,000 dedicated employees, do here every day to care for our patients, carry out our research, and to advance our mission in all areas. Credit also belongs to our many volunteers, whether in the hospital or in the community, who actively support our work and, most importantly, to thousands of patients who place their trust in us."
This October I will have been here four years, and to this day I've had no regrets. I had applied for a position here several times before, and was never contacted due to the hundreds of applications our HR department receive on a daily basis...
Luckily for me, I didn't burn any bridges with former employers or co-workers, that someone I used to work with at U.S. Oncology referred me to their supervisor. I was granted an interview and eventually got hired.
To know that I am part of a team that is striving everyday to find a cure for this terrible disease, makes it all worthwhile. It is an honor to work for the best cancer hospital in the nation.
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- Blade 7184 aka Peter
