While growing up around here, I often heard the talk of how none of the good jobs were in Oklahoma. Over time, I came to realize that was a stereotype strongly held by many.
Is it that things have changed that much, or that the stereotypes are just false? Forbes seems to think Oklahoma City can hold it’s own in business and career world, as evidenced by their ranking of our fair city in their list of ‘Best Places for Business and Careers.’
Growing up my family lived in 6 different states so I've had the fortune of living in some really neat places. We moved to Oklahoma in its dark ages (1995 just after the bombing). If you would have told me, then, that Oklahoma City would be where it is today I wouldn't have believed you. I would say, for me anyway, Oklahoma very much lived up to "that" stereotype at one time. We have maps for kids, natural gas, and an incredible amount of community pride to thank.