Work

As for available work, Cheyenne ranks 128th while Casper came in at 161. When looking for trout, you go where the fish are. What about when looking for a job?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't you go on vacation to get away from work?

Chances are, you've been to Wyoming's largest employer recently. Chances are, you have to go again soon.

Over the years, the “most common jobs” or MCJ, change for each state. For example, Florida’s MCJ is currently Primary School Teacher. In 1996, truck, delivery and tractor drivers. In 1978, Florida’s most common job was Secretary...

Starting some 40,000 years ago, relationships developed between man and beast. Dogs were brought into working relationships that include “hunting, herding, pulling loads, protection, assisting police and military, companionship service for handicapped individuals” according to Wikipedia...

One of the hardest jobs is finding a job. In 5 states it may be hard to make it to the end of the day uninjured or alive. It’s like we’re dying to work. The AFL-CIO says “every day 150 people will be killed on the job or die from job-related illnesses and diseases...

Wyoming State Penitentiary is a state maximum-security prison for men in Rawlins, Wyoming. It opened in 1980 and housed about 500 medium-security prisoners but has since seen a growth in inmates to about 665. The number of guards has not kept pace...

One of the best places in Wyoming to get a job, could be one of the best places in The United States to find work. A bold statement but look at their reasoning.

It’s that time of year when you realize you've got sick days that you haven’t used. Should you fake the flu to get a few days off?  If you do, remember:  Your coworkers are totally on to you. A new survey found 57% of Americans have taken a fake sick day...

There's something about being forced to work on Labor Day that seems so un-American.  But since we're a country that never takes vacation days anymore, maybe it actually makes sense. A new study found 97% of companies will give at least some of their employees a paid day off on Labor Day, which is Monday...