What Comes First? The Job Or The Move?

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Dear Miss A,

As a fellow graduate of Wake Forest University (Class of 95) Major in Politics, I am trying to move back to DC for politics.

Any advice on how to get to DC? Move first and be there while looking for work?

Thanks!

Demon Deacon

Dear Demon Deacon,

Washington is a [...]

10 Things I Learned About Life From Moving

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1. Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail

Like anything in life, you need to plan, and prepare. As soon as you know you will be moving, you should go online print out a moving checklist and make a plan. Be sure to think through how many boxes you will need, and be sure [...]

New to Town in Washington, DC

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Dear Miss A,

I moved to DC a few weeks ago from the West Coast to begin a new — and great — job. I found a roommate, I found an apartment, and I found a job I really love. But now I’m stuck: how do I meet people (outside of [...]

Follow up Message Regarding How to Social Climb

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Here’s a message I just received from the woman who wrote in the other day wondering how to meet the “fashionable set”:

Dear Miss A, Thanks for answering my question. Just to clarify, I unfortunately don’t know anyone who knows anyone in my city. So meeting people the old-fashioned way will be a bit [...]

New to Washington and Looking for a Job

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Dear Miss A,

I’ve just stumbled upon your website and realized how much we have in common! I too am a Republican from the South ( Florida to be exact) with a love of jewelry, animals and supporting charitable causes. However, I wanted to ask you a question.

After living in [...]

Moving To A New Town With A Slower Pace

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Dear Miss A,

I first wanted to say how much I admire you for all the work that you do. I’ve been an avid reader of your blog for awhile now and it really makes me happy to see that there are people out here in DC who aren’t just here to [...]

No Longer “In-The-Know”

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Dear Miss A,

I recently moved from DC to Boston and was hoping you knew of a fellow blogger who can keep me informed of the latest charity events and hot-spots around here as your blog does for DC. I miss being in-the-know here!

Thanks,

Left My Heart In D.C.

Dear Left [...]