It's grown in a positive way! Lot's of big box stores, eateries and gyms and the city is doing a fantastic job of keeping it clean. Lots of new construction as well.
Congrats on the new job. What's with the Atlas Shrugged quote??? In those books, The Big Company Executives and owners left the country, not the employees. Just saying.
The character John Galt took his skills and left the company that would have abused him. He took a "lesser" job, doing something that kept his self respect intact. If there is a lesson in the book, it is meant for more than just owners of industries. My mother was an LPN, my father an RN, and my daughter a CNA. I've heard the stories about facilities that are all about making money, and have forgotten that they care for people. As an employee each person can only do so much. If they fight the system or administration, they can be replaced.
Great news! I'm glad you found employment Proverbs 14:23 All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.