Washington D.C. or Dallas, Texas??? (Vernon: private schools, income, living in)

[OrdinarySoul]

Originally Posted by GreyDay

If you want a friend in D.C., get a dog.

That said, you can build a strong consensus of up-and-comers who are doing well in their respective fields and of that alliance, comes true friendship. Folks that make it to D.C. have escaped whatever hometown they're from, they've risen above the fray. They are usually exceptional and in some circles, yes, cutthroat. It's always abotu the next job, next assignment, next invite, next committee. Circles within circles. It is social intercourse in its purest form.

D.C. ain't checkers, it's chess. Gotta keep you head on a swivel, see that robber coming...

Remember, saying something innocuous as your place has a garage, in Georgetown. is basically saying your place is worth 3-4 million.

That is true. When I just moved to DC fifteen years ago, I often had an eerie feeling of being a dolphin swimming among sharks...

[10-23]

I've lived in Dallas and I've lived in DC.

Dallas hands down. DC is all about gov't and lobbyists.

[R1070]

Originally Posted by Chaser199

I've lived in Dallas and I've lived in DC.

Dallas hands down. DC is all about gov't and lobbyists.

In much agreeance here. The culture is so political there. I like the culture in Dallas much better. And which scene is better for singles is completely personal preference. I would much rather be single in Dallas.
Love DC though.

[GreyDay]

Originally Posted by R1070

In much agreeance here. The culture is so political there. I like the culture in Dallas much better. And which scene is better for singles is completely personal preference. I would much rather be single in Dallas.
Love DC though.

That's why there's chocolate and vanilla...

[skids929]

D.C. is great...For Tourism.

[GreyDay]

Originally Posted by skids929

D.C. is great...For Tourism.

Just walking down the streets of the District, seeing buildings you usually only see on currency always filled me with a great sense of country and patriotism.

Walking past the OEOB to the White House (closed off with Jersey barriers since some knucklehead tried to drive on the lawn) heading over to the Parkway along the Potomac to Georgetown waterfront- It just feels American as Hell.

It's a city everyone should live in at least once, regardless of their political stripe.

[skids929]

Originally Posted by GreyDay

Just walking down the streets of the District, seeing buildings you usually only see on currency always filled me with a great sense of country and patriotism.

Walking past the OEOB to the White House (closed off with Jersey barriers since some knucklehead tried to drive on the lawn) heading over to the Parkway along the Potomac to Georgetown waterfront- It just feels American as Hell.

It's a city everyone should live in at least once, regardless of their political stripe.

I grew up 5 miles away from the Old North Bridge...I feel you, but..It did little for my relationships with other human beings, and does nothing for me as an adult in terms of career and earnings. Museums, culture, all that the East Coast has to offer comes at a very high price unfortunately and I don't find I get as much mileage out of it as I should. Maybe it's the kids sucking the life out of me..

[GreyDay]

Originally Posted by skids929

I grew up 5 miles away from the Old North Bridge...I feel you, but..It did little for my relationships with other human beings, and does nothing for me as an adult in terms of career and earnings. Museums, culture, all that the East Coast has to offer comes at a very high price unfortunately and I don't find I get as much mileage out of it as I should. Maybe it's the kids sucking the life out of me..

I agree on the earnings. I wouldn't be able to make the living I can in Dallas there. Raising a child in D.C. is exponentially harder and more expensive in D.C. than Dallas.

I was in D.C. as a student, so being poor and broke was part of the intern's bargain.

I had my decision to take- Dallas won.

[skids929]

Originally Posted by GreyDay

I agree on the earnings. I wouldn't be able to make the living I can in Dallas there. Raising a child in D.C. is exponentially harder and more expensive in D.C. than Dallas.

I was in D.C. as a student, so being poor and broke was part of the intern's bargain.

I had my decision to take- Dallas won.

Definitely the right choice.

[10-23]

Originally Posted by GreyDay

I agree on the earnings. I wouldn't be able to make the living I can in Dallas there. Raising a child in D.C. is exponentially harder and more expensive in D.C. than Dallas.

I was in D.C. as a student, so being poor and broke was part of the intern's bargain.

I had my decision to take- Dallas won.

Congratulations.

BTW, this post is being made in DC. I'm here on a business trip.