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I am going to graduate soon with my bachelors in accounting from a university in Oklahoma. I have about 3 years bookkeeping experience. My husband and I are thinking of moving and I was wondering how hard it would be to find employment in the Washington D.C. area. We have some savings, but only a few thousand dollars. Also, how are the opportunities for jr. high/high school math teachers? If we move, my husband will be finishing his degree in D.C. in a year or two.
Any advice about moving to/living in the area (esp without a car) would be great. Thanks!
Without a car you'll want to live close to the Metro.
The job market has taken a hit in the District as it has in the rest of the world, but in general DC has a good job market (hence why a lot of people want to move here). You could apply to positions in the federal government (good luck) or look into accounting positions in various businesses around here. I think all of the Big 4 accounting firms also have locations here (I know PwC and E&Y do).
Just know that housing in the DC area is very expensive compared to Oklahoma.
I have looked at housing prices and I know they are VERY expensive, but we currently pay about $625 a month (for a 2bed house!), about $300 for utilities (including cable and internet) and spend about $700 a month on our car payment, car insurance, and gas...and that is on a student part-time income. So I think we will be able to afford D.C. rent (studio) after I get a full time job. I think we will be looking for a studio around $2000+ utilities? Also, how much does the metro cost?
I'd get a job first, because that will take some time. Then you'll know where you'll be working and be able to move accordingly (hopefully on the same Metro line).
The Big 4 definitely offer some pretty attractive relocation packages. One thing to consider is that E&Y/PwC's main offices are in the Virgina part of the region around Tyson's Corner - a pretty trendy, but pricey, area of VA. Not really metro accessible, but you could live near Vienna/Falls Church and still be close enough to the metro to take it into the city on the weekends so you don't have to fight/pay for parking.
thanks so much for the info...i will definitely look into those companies and those areas!
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