Welcome to Virginia from just about 15 miles to the west of Petersburg. I was born and raised in Petersburg. For employment, see if you can get on at one of the Hopewell plants.They pay well, and some, at least, have pretty good job security. The only catch is that they hire through the Va Employment Commission.If you have any trade skills such as electrician,pipefitter, millwright, ect. it will help in getting hired and there are several construction companies that work in the plants. They can be an in to finding employment at the plants themselves. Good luck in your search.