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Yeah - the type of person you describe yourself as and the type you seek is what everyone in "federal" DC is and seeks to find (which is pretty much everyone not born there or who aren't newly minted fire fighters - Congrats ffKnight. Really happy for you!). So, you're going to have to hone in a little.
I don't know what to suggest in particular - the whole city is crawling with people like that and a pretty vibrant nightlife where you constantly meet people telling you who they work for, where they went to school, etc... Even Kramer Books at 2 in the morning in Dupont Circle is a pick up joint for the more cerebrally oriented.
I apologize to nadjas. I don't mean to take over this thread, but I do have a related question. Many on here always say that most people bring up their job and school fairly quickly when meeting someone. I'd assume being a "blue collar" worker, I would have a much harder time. I'm not an Ivy League graduate working for the federal government making a six-figure salary. So when meeting people, would I be looked down upon? I've been told by some people that even though it's not a high paying job, it still wouldn't be looked down upon by many in DC because of the nature of the job.
I'm only 21 so no one expects me to have a masters degree and a six-figure job anyway, but I'm thinking in the future it may be a little different.
I apologize to nadjas. I don't mean to take over this thread, but I do have a related question. Many on here always say that most people bring up their job and school fairly quickly when meeting someone. I'd assume being a "blue collar" worker, I would have a much harder time. I'm not an Ivy League graduate working for the federal government making a six-figure salary. So when meeting people, would I be looked down upon? I've been told by some people that even though it's not a high paying job, it still wouldn't be looked down upon by many in DC because of the nature of the job.
I'm only 21 so no one expects me to have a masters degree and a six-figure job anyway, but I'm thinking in the future it may be a little different.
Don't worry about the Ivy League, 'what do you do?' stereotype of DC. There are people like that, but they are not the majority. I've seen just as many 'less than sophisticated' people here as anywhere else. Outside of a few specific places, I haven't noticed a particularly high rate of Ivy League types who think they're smarter than everyone else.
Just go out and try to meet people. If you see someone you want to talk to, go up and start talking. I don't go out to often these days, but found most people fairly responsive to chatting when out in public.
Well, the whole Ivy League-style culture (from many types of schools) is definitely concentrated in DC more than elsewhere simply because of the industries there (think tanks, government, etc...). I've lived enough in the Midwest to know there's a world of difference.
That said, I doubt anyone worth talking to would ever look down on a firefighter. Actually, you play your cards right, I'm pretty sure you'll be able to get any woman you want.
Contrary to what people will tell you about themselves, actual hard working, life saving, heroes are pretty hard to come by - and women always dig that.
So far my experiences have been very nice. The other night when I went to a DC bar in Adams Morgan maybe have actually been the easiest time that I've ever had meeting people. haha Me and another firefighter talked to a group of 3 girls and a guy. Within about 10 minutes they had already invited us to another bar with them. Of course they were on spring break and from Massachusetts so they might be different than most in DC.
I think I'm really going to like living in DC. I've had a great time on every trip so far.
I apologize to nadjas. I don't mean to take over this thread, but I do have a related question. Many on here always say that most people bring up their job and school fairly quickly when meeting someone. I'd assume being a "blue collar" worker, I would have a much harder time. I'm not an Ivy League graduate working for the federal government making a six-figure salary. So when meeting people, would I be looked down upon? I've been told by some people that even though it's not a high paying job, it still wouldn't be looked down upon by many in DC because of the nature of the job.
I'm only 21 so no one expects me to have a masters degree and a six-figure job anyway, but I'm thinking in the future it may be a little different.
Short answer: no, you won't be looked down upon. There are people who care, but I haven't found that to be the majority. While the job question comes up, it's never bothered me since it is where I spend most of my time and it's a field I'm interested in.
ffknight918--i'll be 21 with an MA (but most definitely NOT making 6 figures) and wouldn't look down on you. in fact i think being a firefighter is pretty cool. i don't think you should have an issue
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