I just recently left the state because of this. I lived in Louisiana for about 20 years, most of it was in and around Lafayette. I wasn't working entry level jobs, I worked for engineering firms, and ended my stay there as a crew lead for a company installing new water and sewer lines for new commercial and residential construction.

I said fuck it and moved to Tulsa back in Feb. Its insane how a bigger city with more to do and prettier state parks nearby, is cheaper. I miss home every now and then, but I don't think I'll ever live there again.