29. "To be fair, DC is a GREAT launching point for transitioning to "adulthoo..." In response to In response to 22
I'd say in some respects unparalleled for most professionals. For the arts, NY is probably where it's at; for tech the West Coast. But for lawyers, contractors, politics (obviously), government, military ... etc career building (which includes but not limited to establishing a high salary floor, networking, building government rank) DC is nearly untouchable. I probably won't stay here too long, but for this phase in life, for a lot of professionals; it's hard to top DC
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