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I am planning on Relocating to DC can someone answer some questions? |
Travel Info What are the parts of DC that I definately don't want to live in? How is the job market (I'm an Admin. Asst. w/ 10yrs exp.) How are the public schools? Travel Tips If you're talking about DC itself, you'll want to avoid the bulk of Northeast and Southeast (with some exceptions). Northwest is generally safer, especially west of 16th Street NW (again, with some exceptions). If you're talking about the suburbs, Montgomery County, MD to the northwest is generally good. DC's job market is typically pretty good, due to the vast amount of companies and government agencies that are located here. I'm sure you'll have no problem finding an Administrative Assistant job. With the exception of some of the schools in the pricier neighborhoods of Upper Northwest, the public schools in DC itself are typically pretty bad. If public schools are very important to you, you'll probably be better off in the suburbs. Montgomery County, MD, Howard County, MD (my old school district), and (although I hate to admit it) Fairfax County, VA have some of the best public schools in the country. Others Hi! DC is a great area, very transient, a lot of communities within the area. however, it is very expensive and can be difficult to make new friends in the area. For Public schools I do not recommend living in DC. Try Montgomery County, MD. Some of the best in the US are in the area there! Job market is better than the national average. Try looking into becoming an executive assistant for a high-end firm and you'll do great! Use a GOOD temp agency (www.spherion.com or www.adecco.com) , not one who doesn't screen you and you'll do well (www.appleone.com). Fairfax County, Arlington County, and the City of Alexandria in Virginia have some of the best schools in the country. There are also a lot of affordable private schools in Fairfax and Arlington. These are also very nice places to live, and can be more affordable than a good DC neighborhood. For an AA with a that much experience, you shouldn't have trouble finding a job at all. Between the many non for profit organizations, the Federal government, and contractors, I'd be shocked if it took you long at all. www.washingtonpostjobs.com is the best site for jobs in the DC area. If you really want to live in DC, stick to Northwest, really. Some parts of Southwest are alright, but stay away from Northeast or Southeast. Anacostia is probably the most dangerous neighborhood in DC. And if you are looking for public schools, if you don't go to Banneker, you're basically screwed. You don't want to live in SE or NE. Both SW and NW are mixed bags. Part of NW is poor to okay, and part is the 'high rent' district. You might want to widen your horizons and consider Northern Virginia, and take the Metro into DC. I would think that Admin Assistants would have many opportunities, in government or in the private sector. Looking at the classified ad section in the Washington Post would give you some leads. Public schools in DC are not well-rated. Schools in Northern Virginia are much better. NE & SE D.C. avoid. Live in Montgomery County in MD for public schools. NW expensive but nice. As an Admin Asst, you should not have a problem finding employment. I would definately seek opportunities in DC first, where you may find that the pay scale is a little higher than outlying areas. I would avoid living in SE DC, and in some areas in Maryland, Prince Georges County in some parts is high in crime. You can live "outside" DC in Virginia, or Maryland and still either drive into the city ( not recommended), or take our metro rail or bus system. The public schools also vary depending on where you live, in or outside of the city. Do your research. Don't relocate here. The city is a dump. You'll either get gouged on rent or shot in the ghetto. |
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