Heading back to VA....

chipmunk77 · 06-25-2008, 08:45 AM

well looks like ill be heading back to virginia (arlington) sooner than i thought....and im going solo...so if theres anyone out there that has any advice for me...im all ears....my family and friends will be in michigan....itll be hard but im looking forward to meeting new people and making new friends....and all and all calling virginia home...

freebirdmac · 06-25-2008, 08:53 AM

Welcome back!

Angela R · 06-25-2008, 10:17 AM

My husband and I live in Waldorf but we both work in Arlington. I work at the Pentagon for DoD and he is a Detective for Arlington County Police Department.

My advice is learn the metro!!

Good luck! Where will you be working and living?

chipmunk77 · 06-25-2008, 10:23 AM

I will be working in arlington...on moore street...i really cant wait to get back...its beautiful and i fell in love with it...michigan is kinda slow compared to va...i like the fast pace ... and theres so much to do and see....i heard about the metro..and yes i will learn it...thx...

Angela R · 06-25-2008, 10:26 AM

I can't wait for the day we can leave this place in the dust! I'm not a city person and hate how long it takes to go everywhere. You have the perfect mindset to come here. There is lots to do, but everything is expensive and over priced (imo).

Nothing but luck on the move and getting situated!!

chipmunk77 · 06-25-2008, 10:36 AM

Thx so much Angela....now all i gotta do is meet some good girlfriends to hang with....

Angela R · 06-25-2008, 11:09 AM

ha ha, I've been here 6 years now and I'm still trying to find them ;-)

Hopefully you will have a good work environment and meet some good people there or probably at the gym. Have you found a gym yet?

bambifox · 06-25-2008, 11:58 AM

Richmond, VA here...sorry to say I HATE IT (New York transplant)

Arlington (I believe) has had alot of development and is closer to D.C. which should make it a more "progressive" town! Good luck there! As far as friends...well...I've been here to 2 yrs and NO friends as of yet...I think my New York state of mind is too much for the dear dear people of Richmond!

ultim8-one · 06-25-2008, 12:02 PM

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Richmond, VA here...sorry to say I HATE IT (New York transplant)

Arlington (I believe) has had alot of development and is closer to D.C. which should make it a more "progressive" town! Good luck there! As far as friends...well...I've been here to 2 yrs and NO friends as of yet...I think my New York state of mind is too much for the dear dear people of Richmond!

Trying not to hyjack ... but I'm in Spotsylvania. Not too far from Richmond. I actually get 2 of my cars serviced on Broad St .. just up from Short Pump.

Are there any good comedy clubs in that area you could recommend ??

chipmunk77 · 06-25-2008, 04:16 PM

havent found a gym yet...do you have any in mind

chipmunk77 · 06-25-2008, 04:18 PM

bambifox...haha...nothings worse than living in michigan gurl...so slow here and the economy sux...thats why im leaving...theres no room for growth in your career here...cuz theres no jobs....im 30 and figure i have an opportunity so i better run with it...

ps...went to new york twice and loved it there too....the job that i have in va has an office in new york and hopefully, maybe ill end up here later on...lol...

robplaysgeetar · 06-25-2008, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by chipmunk77

well looks like ill be heading back to virginia (arlington) sooner than i thought....and im going solo...so if theres anyone out there that has any advice for me...im all ears....my family and friends will be in michigan....itll be hard but im looking forward to meeting new people and making new friends....and all and all calling virginia home...

Welcome back to Virginia! Too bad you're in NOVA though. I feel sorry for the sheer amount of idiots that you are going to run into, although we do have our fair share in Va Beach.

powerbarsssssss · 06-25-2008, 05:12 PM

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havent found a gym yet...do you have any in mind

Yeah NOVA!

Since you'll be in Arlington, I recommend Golds because they have quite a few there.

It's too bad you're far from Lifetime Fitness. It's a 24 hour gym and it's GORGEOUS.

I haven't met very many idiots here so don't worry! Unfortunately, I haven't been able to make any real friends because my life style differs from most of the people at my school, but nearly everyone I have spoken to in NOVA is friendly. The gym definitely sounds like a great place to meet people who you have something in common with. Good luck, OP!

Angela R · 06-25-2008, 06:09 PM

I would go with Gold's too. The one in Clarendon is nice. Haven't been to any of the other's. I will ask the hubby what he thinks is the best over near Moore Street.

robplaysgeetar · 06-25-2008, 06:27 PM

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Yeah NOVA!

Since you'll be in Arlington, I recommend Golds because they have quite a few there.

It's too bad you're far from Lifetime Fitness. It's a 24 hour gym and it's GORGEOUS.

I haven't met very many idiots here so don't worry! Unfortunately, I haven't been able to make any real friends because my life style differs from most of the people at my school, but nearly everyone I have spoken to in NOVA is friendly. The gym definitely sounds like a great place to meet people who you have something in common with. Good luck, OP!

Yeah, Arlington isn't too bad, but the people around Alexandria and closer to D.C. kind of irk me.

powerbarsssssss · 06-25-2008, 06:38 PM

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Yeah, Arlington isn't too bad, but the people around Alexandria and closer to D.C. kind of irk me.

I don't live in Arlington. I go to school in Fairfax, so that's basically all I come into contact with. Oddly enough, most of the people attending my school are not from the NOVA area, they're all about 2-3 hours south.

chipmunk77 · 06-25-2008, 06:50 PM

All i no is i fell in love with it there...michigan doesnt stand a chance next to va...i wanna call it home...ill miss my friends and family but im hopin that this decision will change my life...michigans economy sux, so nothings holding me back...im having issues in my relationship so dont know how long thats gonna last and figured "what do i have to lose" this is an opportunity that i cant pass up....i gotta do for me....and whats best for me....

powerbarsssssss · 06-25-2008, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by chipmunk77

All i no is i fell in love with it there...michigan doesnt stand a chance next to va...i wanna call it home...ill miss my friends and family but im hopin that this decision will change my life...michigans economy sux, so nothings holding me back...im having issues in my relationship so dont know how long thats gonna last and figured "what do i have to lose" this is an opportunity that i cant pass up....i gotta do for me....and whats best for me....

I wish you the best! I think Virginia is beautiful, and you can't beat being a half hour or so from DC!

Bdespo360 · 08-08-2008, 12:01 PM

What part of arlington are trying to stay in. I'm in central but would be happy to help you out

egoatdoor · 08-16-2008, 06:24 PM

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bambifox...haha...nothings worse than living in michigan gurl...so slow here and the economy sux...thats why im leaving...theres no room for growth in your career here...cuz theres no jobs....im 30 and figure i have an opportunity so i better run with it...

Hey, my story is a bit similar. I spent almost all of my life in the Philadelphia area. The economy there is not as bad as Michigan, but its also been going downhill for years and taxes still kept going up. I suspected my company was going to be downsizing and moving jobs down south, so before I got caught in the tornado, I posted for and got a similar job in Texas three years ago with the company paying ALL of my moving expenses (and I was right. Six months later, my department in PA was cut by 30%). That position ultimately didn't work out long term, but it led to my current position in Richmond. I live in its western suburbs.

I think its more expensive where you are in the northern part of the state, but compared to Pennsylvania and even Houston, the cost of living in Richmond is much lower ( housing, food costs, insurance, gasoline), so financially I am much better off. It is much quieter here than the big city, but after years of hustle and bustle and congested roads, I like the slower quieter pace. The air here is also much cleaner. The people here are generally much nicer and it doesn't hurt that I have a great boss!