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Message: <blockquote data-quote="TiQuinn" data-source="post: 1198598" data-attributes="member: 4871">The first thing I quickly discovered when I moved out to the D.C. area was the necessity for a security clearance, at least in the database development arena.  If that's a barrier that you don't have to deal with, all the better.  I can't really comment on the cost...I moved here from San Francisco, so this is paradise for me.The Metro is THE way to get around D.C. itself.  If you live in D.C., or work there (as well as Arlington), it's worth taking Metro as opposed to driving.  However, if you live a good hike away from the Metro (I live in Loudoun County and commute into Arlington), you gain very little from using the Metro to commute.  Time spent waiting at stations, looking for parking, sitting on the train adds up to the same time spent in the car.  It's also not like you can actually find a seat on the trains at 5 PM on a work day.  Prepare to feel like a sardine.Game Parlor rocks.  Both the Chantilly and Woodbridge stores.  Probably one of the best selections of games you'll find, and they also provide tables for gaming there.  If you're looking for a game, the DCRPG group on Yahoo is a good resource, as well as the folks here on ENWorld.  The bulletin boards at Game Parlor also usually have notices from people looking for games/players.</blockquote>