09-15-2016, 01:21 PM
I'll second what everyone says about optimizing for commute. There are some corridors that are not too bad on track like, the Fairfax County Parkway or going against traffic (e.g. south on 395 in the morning). Be aware that some places may be close geographically but because of their poor access to major arteries, might be a painful commute. So for example, Alexandria is next to Arlington but commuting to McLean from Alexandria could be shitty.
Metro access is the only way to do some commutes but metro is really dodgy right now so be aware of that. Another commuting option is the VRE train that starts in Fredericksburg and goes all the way to Union Station. I wouldn't recommend living in Fredericksburg and commuting, but you could get a place in maybe Lorton that is much cheaper and gives you a not-insane commute.
My other advice would be, try to get that security clearance, it's the Willy Wonka golden ticket of employment around here.
Metro access is the only way to do some commutes but metro is really dodgy right now so be aware of that. Another commuting option is the VRE train that starts in Fredericksburg and goes all the way to Union Station. I wouldn't recommend living in Fredericksburg and commuting, but you could get a place in maybe Lorton that is much cheaper and gives you a not-insane commute.
My other advice would be, try to get that security clearance, it's the Willy Wonka golden ticket of employment around here.
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Past: 2018 Honda Civic Type-R, 2015 Yamaha R1, 2009 BMW M3, 2013 Aprilia RSV4R, 2006 Honda Ridgeline, 2006 Porsche Cayman S, 2012 Ducati 1199, 2009 Subaru WRX, 2008 CBR1000RR, 2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R, 2000 Toyota Tundra, 2005 Honda CBR600RR, 1996 Acura Integra GS-R, 1996 Acura Integra GS-R, 1997 Honda Civic EX
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