why did you hate it? (lots of possibilities)*

Posted by memyselfandillini on November 19, 2025, 21:45:48, in reply to "It’s difficult to describe how much I hated living in DC*"

Previous Message Previous Message Nevermind that I’ve been primarily working at my client site since last year. I was working at home M’s and F’s but now that’s gone away, I am now working at our designated office. The good news is that there is a chick-fil-a one block away. The bad news is that since I’m only 20% in our office, I don’t get a cubicle but rather open space. Commuting time went from 10min to 40min but it’s all bus/Metro and it’s reimbursed. I pass by my client office to get here and if needed, I can break my day up. I also just got I L L’ed at lunch. Bottled sodas are $1 at the client site but $3 around here. Will need to bring my own Diet Pepsi. I am near GWU so eating options are decent. Met up with our agency head and his deputy which I haven’t seen in years. Nice to see them. A number of co-workers who haven’t seen me since leaving for Florida 18 years ago were pleasantly surprised I was back.

Never lived in DC but growing up in the DMV was amazing

Posted by ATL on November 18, 2025, 18:01:29, in reply to "It’s difficult to describe how much I hated living in DC*"

Interesting. I never lived there myself, but my sister did for 10 years and I loved visiting

Posted by snipes824 on November 18, 2025, 17:52:40, in reply to "It’s difficult to describe how much I hated living in DC*"

Always felt like a place I’d be more than happy living. Previous Message Previous Message Nevermind that I’ve been primarily working at my client site since last year. I was working at home M’s and F’s but now that’s gone away, I am now working at our designated office. The good news is that there is a chick-fil-a one block away. The bad news is that since I’m only 20% in our office, I don’t get a cubicle but rather open space. Commuting time went from 10min to 40min but it’s all bus/Metro and it’s reimbursed. I pass by my client office to get here and if needed, I can break my day up. I also just got I L L’ed at lunch. Bottled sodas are $1 at the client site but $3 around here. Will need to bring my own Diet Pepsi. I am near GWU so eating options are decent. Met up with our agency head and his deputy which I haven’t seen in years. Nice to see them. A number of co-workers who haven’t seen me since leaving for Florida 18 years ago were pleasantly surprised I was back.

I was young, but I absolutely loved it

Posted by Sounder on November 18, 2025, 17:34:09, in reply to "It’s difficult to describe how much I hated living in DC*"

it was my first real experience with "urban living" and I'll always cherish it for that reason. I totally get how someone would not like it. Previous Message Previous Message Nevermind that I’ve been primarily working at my client site since last year. I was working at home M’s and F’s but now that’s gone away, I am now working at our designated office. The good news is that there is a chick-fil-a one block away. The bad news is that since I’m only 20% in our office, I don’t get a cubicle but rather open space. Commuting time went from 10min to 40min but it’s all bus/Metro and it’s reimbursed. I pass by my client office to get here and if needed, I can break my day up. I also just got I L L’ed at lunch. Bottled sodas are $1 at the client site but $3 around here. Will need to bring my own Diet Pepsi. I am near GWU so eating options are decent. Met up with our agency head and his deputy which I haven’t seen in years. Nice to see them. A number of co-workers who haven’t seen me since leaving for Florida 18 years ago were pleasantly surprised I was back.

Relieve me when I say I want to love the ruse again*

Posted by timmer on November 18, 2025, 17:31:04, in reply to "It’s difficult to describe how much I hated living in DC*"

Previous Message Previous Message Nevermind that I’ve been primarily working at my client site since last year. I was working at home M’s and F’s but now that’s gone away, I am now working at our designated office. The good news is that there is a chick-fil-a one block away. The bad news is that since I’m only 20% in our office, I don’t get a cubicle but rather open space. Commuting time went from 10min to 40min but it’s all bus/Metro and it’s reimbursed. I pass by my client office to get here and if needed, I can break my day up. I also just got I L L’ed at lunch. Bottled sodas are $1 at the client site but $3 around here. Will need to bring my own Diet Pepsi. I am near GWU so eating options are decent. Met up with our agency head and his deputy which I haven’t seen in years. Nice to see them. A number of co-workers who haven’t seen me since leaving for Florida 18 years ago were pleasantly surprised I was back. (for rent)

A close friend just left that area for Grand Rapids and could not be happier *

Posted by PapaDels on November 18, 2025, 17:28:05, in reply to "It’s difficult to describe how much I hated living in DC*"

Previous Message Previous Message Nevermind that I’ve been primarily working at my client site since last year. I was working at home M’s and F’s but now that’s gone away, I am now working at our designated office. The good news is that there is a chick-fil-a one block away. The bad news is that since I’m only 20% in our office, I don’t get a cubicle but rather open space. Commuting time went from 10min to 40min but it’s all bus/Metro and it’s reimbursed. I pass by my client office to get here and if needed, I can break my day up. I also just got I L L’ed at lunch. Bottled sodas are $1 at the client site but $3 around here. Will need to bring my own Diet Pepsi. I am near GWU so eating options are decent. Met up with our agency head and his deputy which I haven’t seen in years. Nice to see them. A number of co-workers who haven’t seen me since leaving for Florida 18 years ago were pleasantly surprised I was back. I have schweppervessence and wessonality.

ooo

Posted by timmer on November 18, 2025, 17:30:33, in reply to "How many were unpleasantly surprised you’re back?*"

(for rent)

Painted mahogany for all people*

Posted by timmer on November 18, 2025, 12:55:59, in reply to "President Timmer!*"

Previous Message Previous Message Nevermind that I’ve been primarily working at my client site since last year. I was working at home M’s and F’s but now that’s gone away, I am now working at our designated office. The good news is that there is a chick-fil-a one block away. The bad news is that since I’m only 20% in our office, I don’t get a cubicle but rather open space. Commuting time went from 10min to 40min but it’s all bus/Metro and it’s reimbursed. I pass by my client office to get here and if needed, I can break my day up. I also just got I L L’ed at lunch. Bottled sodas are $1 at the client site but $3 around here. Will need to bring my own Diet Pepsi. I am near GWU so eating options are decent. Met up with our agency head and his deputy which I haven’t seen in years. Nice to see them. A number of co-workers who haven’t seen me since leaving for Florida 18 years ago were pleasantly surprised I was back. (for rent)

more like soggy bottom*

Posted by Sammich on November 18, 2025, 12:04:39, in reply to "Foggy Bottom?*"

Previous Message Previous Message Nevermind that I’ve been primarily working at my client site since last year. I was working at home M’s and F’s but now that’s gone away, I am now working at our designated office. The good news is that there is a chick-fil-a one block away. The bad news is that since I’m only 20% in our office, I don’t get a cubicle but rather open space. Commuting time went from 10min to 40min but it’s all bus/Metro and it’s reimbursed. I pass by my client office to get here and if needed, I can break my day up. I also just got I L L’ed at lunch. Bottled sodas are $1 at the client site but $3 around here. Will need to bring my own Diet Pepsi. I am near GWU so eating options are decent. Met up with our agency head and his deputy which I haven’t seen in years. Nice to see them. A number of co-workers who haven’t seen me since leaving for Florida 18 years ago were pleasantly surprised I was back. strolling through the crowd like Peter Lorre contemplating a crime