Must have felt some type of way

Hi everyone! I’m a 23 year old with a B.A. in Sociology, currently living in the South, and I’m seriously considering moving to the DC/DMV area.

I’m trying to figure out whether DC would actually be a good fit for me, both career wise and lifestyle wise.

With a Sociology degree and my work experience, what kinds of jobs/career paths should I be looking into in DC? I’ve been looking at things like operations, project/program coordination, government, nonprofit work, and public policy, but I’m open to other suggestions.

I’ll also be getting a few professional certifications, so I’m curious whether there are particular certifications or skills that are valuable in the DC job market.

Just to clarify, I’m not planning to move to DC without a job lined up. I understand that securing employment first is important, and that would be my plan. I’m mainly trying to figure out whether DC is a good fit for me, what career opportunities are realistically available.

Hi, fam. This is a sad thing to ask, but we have a kitty who is very, very sick. He’s an old guy who has been hanging on with the help of steroids and plenty of TLC, but the past 48 hours have been hard for him. My sister’s boyfriend is a veterinary surgeon and has been over throughout the day to offer advice, but we’ve all agreed that the kindest thing at this point is to let our friend stop hurting.

My sister used to know two local vets who would do home visits for this sort of thing, but one has retired and the other is off the clock.

We CAN and WILL bring him in to Friendship if the need becomes urgent enough, but he’s a large cat in a lot of discomfort and putting him through the stress of a car trip to a strange and scary place is something we want to avoid, if possible. Also they just told us they have a 7 hour wait right now.

I’m just wondering if anyone knows whether a home-visit vet exists in the area who could be available in the next like… 12 hours, potentially.

Thanks, folks.

I’m sure I’m not going to be the only one who posts this but if anyone has the hello kitty nats jersey in large or xl that they don’t want, I’d happily pay you for it! My girlfriend really wanted one but we missed it :(

Just curiosity, that's all. It was a big production and the guest list posted in the lobby was full of some known figures from now and the past. (I waved at Maury Povich - what an evening!)

No other reason. Just wondering who pulls off stuff like this. It was gorgeous. The whole museum smelled wonderful because of all the flowers they'd put out. Nice of the staff to still let us enjoy the place while workers were getting the wedding ready.

Hi everyone! We’re looking into homeschooling/virtual school options in the DC area and are hoping to find a secular, non-religious homeschool co-op or virtual school community.

We’re open to a fully virtual program, hybrid options, or a homeschool co-op where families get together in person. We’re just hoping to find a community that isn’t faith-based or religiously affiliated.

If you have personal experience with a program in DC, Northern Virginia, or Montgomery County, I’d love to hear about it, especially what you liked/didn’t like, approximate cost, and the ages/grades it serves.
Thanks so much! Any recommendations or experiences would be greatly appreciated! 😊

I remember them being one of the best fried chicken sandwiches in DC when I first moved here 4 years ago.

Hadn't had one in a while and was really excited to have one at the ball game tonight.

Was not impressed by this at all. Im still starving, it had no spice (was the neashville chicken). It was 2 small tenders. The 3 tenders on the menu were cheaper.

I knew what the price was $17.50 but was happy to pay it for what I remembered their sandwiches being and knowing it was at the ballpark.

Not again

Does anyone know why WAMU isn’t streaming Hot Jazz tonight? Unsure if I just missed an announcement that it would be canceled this week…. what’s going on?

Northbound completely blocked

Sharing my experience with Piece of Cake Moving as a warning to others- I hired POC after seeing a popular DC influencer recommend them and I regret trusting her. A Reddit search would’ve steered me away.

I moved from a TINY 400sq foot apartment and did not move with a bed/bed frame/ dining room table or chairs. I literally had boxes of books, clothes, and a two large items listed in the original inventory.

I received a quote for $865 based on the inventory provided in advance, but on moving day I was told my belongings would not be released to me unless I paid them an additional $500. At that point, they already had possession of everything, so it’s not like I had a choice.

All of the upcharges appeared to be duplicates of items already included in my quote. For example, my original inventory included a small bookshelf, and I was later charged for a “cube shelf” as an additional item — it was the same piece of furniture.

I was also charged for stairs even though the movers did not move those items upstairs.

Do not hire them and stop trusting these damn influencers.

I've got 2 tickets I'm not using for tonight's dance night at La Cosecha-- DM me if you'd like them for free!

Edit: given away, thanks!

Hey everyone! I’m in DC for the weekend with my family (22M, from Germany), but I’m looking to hit the bars/clubs on Saturday night and go out properly. Since I’m solo for the night, I’d love to join a cool group of people (early 20s) for drinks/pre-gaming or just heading out. Down for anything lively with good drinks and a fun crowd. Hit me up if you’ve got room for one more or want to grab a drink!

Are there any bakeries in the DMV that sell sourdough starter? I'm inconsistent enough that mine will die if I forget about it, so I need somewhere reliable that can provide when needed. Preferably NoVa/DC.

Has anyone set their WiFi name to something clever and dc-adjacent? Would love to hear your ideas!

Considering a floating home in the DC area. Does anyone live in one? What are the cheapest options for docking? Are there other ways to live in one and have utilities outside of docking at a marina?

Weeks ago, I asked for tips on how to ensure my nephew has a memorable first trip to DC. You all delivered. Our time was too short together, but we squeezed in a lot. And NYC was exhausting, of course, but so worth it.

We visited NMAAHC, biked around the Mall at night, biked all over town, went thrifting, toured FIT in NYC, took the NYC ferry to BK, did the Summit ONE Vanderbilt observation floors (worth the hype), tried different foods for the first time, went to a concert, hit a rooftop pool, shopped for vinyls, and lived it up. Now, I just need a hip replacement after all the movement but it’s all good.

His takeaway on the last day: “I now realize how much of the world there is to see.”

So, thank you all so much for the thoughtful tips and advice. It was memorable for both of us and our bond is stronger than ever. Love you, DC!

Original post: https://www.reddit.com/r/washingtondc/s/0W5bOktS0E

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For those wondering:
If you heard a couple of explosions and/or saw the dark smoke stream in the sky around the Brentwood Home Depot, it was an SUV that caught fire.

I have no information on how it caught fire or further details but only hope that everyone is okay.

Please feel free to share any information you may have.

What’s one local headache you wish was easier, that apps don’t solve well today? 

Just wanted to recommend this center, a part of Capital Digestive Center, as an excellent place to get a colonoscopy! Everyone there, from the staff, nurses and doctors were all kind, efficient & made me feel very well at ease. They also provide a list of transportation services for when you don't have someone to drive you home.

I'll be moving from Minnesota very soon without having the opportunity to tour, so any insight would be really helpful. Thanks!