well I don't live in or near austin so I wouldn't know now would I?

Now I just need to find out what the pay is for my skills. I need to leave this area. The cost of living is to high and I'm sick of the political scene here. I really think I'm going to move back to Texas.

well then you souhldnt say there arent any here, now should you

i really dont think you'd have any trouble finding a job in the construction field

I said I 'don't think' not that there aren't any at all, I wasn't sure

there is a rock quarry at clay and bett in houston

well now you kno

I have to be sure there is enough construction to support my specialized niche. I repair Caterpillar machines and aerial equipment. There has to be a lot of machines to support me.
I guess I'll be contacting some shops next week to find out what is out there. I know the cost of living is lower there, but I wonder how much lower the pay is.

wouldnt you want to check with cat dealers?

And knowing is half the battle! (sorry couldn't resist)