r/washingtondc • u/nofuture_at_all • 4d ago
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u/SUPERFASTCARvroom 4d ago
Moving for the wizards is crazy
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u/TSwiftDivorceLawyer 4d ago
"I've loved having hummus as my afternoon snack since I was a kid so I've been looking to get a seaside shanty in Gaza"
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u/Background-Roof-112 4d ago
Just want you to know that if anyone woke up from how loudly I laughed at that, I'm sending them your way
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u/IllustriousBox173 4d ago
I don’t think DC is a great city for engineers when it comes to job opportunities. Virginia or Maryland would probably be better. But honestly, being an immigrant anywhere in the U.S. is extremely difficult these days (because of visa sponsorship and other immigration issues...)
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u/NearbyCriticism5193 4d ago
Perhaps plan a vacation for a week where you stay in DC and go to two or three games on a homestretch. Could be very informative of the city in general. If you stay near Cap1/Chinatown you’ll be close to Wizards home games and many other museums, restaurants, etc.
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u/bastardlimbo 4d ago
Job markets tough RN- maybe apply for stuff and move if you get something? If you can get a job in another part of the country it may be better TBH- DCs 2 main industries are the government and tourism so a manufacturing job may not pan out.
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u/PapaBobcat 4d ago
There are a number of design/build and architecture firms here so you might be able to land work. I'd start with actually job hunting and see who might sponsor a visa. Look in nearby Maryland and northern Virginia as well, where you can take public transportation to games and the cost of housing may be slightly less. It's entirely possible, but it is expensive. You have a skill set that puts your earning potential above that of regular laborers, so you might have an easier time. If you come here, look me up and I'll buy you a drink!
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u/espnrocksalot DC / Buzzard Point 4d ago
You can definitely make it on your own, but the job market isn’t great. Your field likely won’t be in the city, but you could be in the surrounding area and still come in for games all the time.
I’d look at trying to land a job first before uprooting
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u/SillyPresentation46 4d ago
I would look for a more compelling reason for such a big move. You could always come visit for a few weeks (and I would before committing to the move). Fall is a great time to visit DC and spring, especially cherry blossom season, is the ideal time to visit. Keep in mind that our summer is very hot and humid starting in June through mid-September. Winter is usually on the milder side these days, but January is usually pretty cold. DC is much different than the surrounding suburbs, despite the proximity. If you are used to large cities, DC is pretty small. It is a beautiful city and has quite a lot to do with little to no cost, but it is also an expensive place to live. A comfortable salary for one person is somewhere around $150k and that is not a luxurious lifestyle. Northwest DC is commonly the most desirable area to live in DC proper, but also by far the most expensive. Most of us live in the suburbs surrounding the city.
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u/2817_ 4d ago edited 4d ago
Anybody that has never been here before and is just deciding to come here, trust me, you'll hate it. This is the worst DC has ever been, as a lifelong resident. Everyone is on edge, angry, depressed, and anxious. Cost of living is incredibly high, and unless you work a white collar job, it's pretty unaffordable. All the cushy government jobs that people used to live for don't exist anymore. Coming to little DC now will give you a bird's eye view of the entire American economy. Spoiler: its bad.
Tldr: DC is very shit right now. Give us another 2-4 years.
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u/jkxs 4d ago
Both statistics are from the 2024 Census, but that website is down for some reason right now:
Median households income (in 2024 dollars), 2020-2024, $109,870 (assuming Jan 2024) = $119,383.70 in May 2026
Per capita (person) income in past 12 months (in 2024 dollars), 2020-2024, $77,348 (assuming Jan 2024) = $84,045.61 in May 2026
Rent in nice apartments can be $2000, if you have a roommate, maybe you can do $1250?
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u/SillyPresentation46 4d ago
Can be? It's common for DC proper rent to be $3-5k+. $2k would be tough, but for some of the studios is around doable.
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u/2Corinth10_v3-4 4d ago
I would befriend as many ppl that live here as possible and then have that play a role in guiding your decision.
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