| I disagree with some of the opinions here. But I think it depends on your background, age, lifestyle, family status etc. I have lived in DC for 6 years and in the NOVA area for much longer. I ended up buying a house in DC, in Georgetown. I absolutely love it in DC. There are so many cool little bars and restaurants, especially around the Logan Circle area. The wharfs and waterfronts in Georgetown and in Southwest are really fun. The Kennedy Center is magnificent. The national mall and monuments are beautiful and cannot be beaten by any other US city. You can grab a beer (or a spliff!) and sit by the tidal basin and watch the sunset. DC is a clean and very beautiful city. Yes there is crime and homeless, but it is better than San Francisco or New York in that regard. I lived in Manhattan for a few years, near Wall Street. It was so dirty and a concrete jungle. Yes there were more options for clubs / bars / restaurants but it was not worth it in my opinion. I saw human shit frequently, and as of yet I have not seen that in DC! Move to Logan Circle! You won't regret it. You can walk from your house to Le Diplomat and grab some brunch or walk to Flash and party until 7am. It's a good time. Regarding tech scene. Yes there is a very strong tech scene in the DMV. I do think there may be some more in-office work in NOVA vs DC proper. But someone with your talent would have no issue landing one of the cushy tech jobs in downtown DC. Also, I easily commute to Herndon or Crystal City when I need to. From my location in Georgetown it only takes like 20 - 30 minutes. From Logan Circle it will definitely take longer due to traffic and lots of lights. You won't need a clearance unless you want to get into that kind of work, which it doesn't sound like you do. There are plenty of non-cleared tech jobs. |
When? And for how much?