Should I look to get out of DC?

[Anonymous]

I’m 29 and have been here since 2020, and know nothing else since I’ve lived here my whole working life. Economy here is decimated and this is the third company I’ve worked for that has glaring financial issues and unrealistic sales quotas. Is it with it to stay anymore, and if so, what cities would be a better fit? I am originally from Atlanta and would be open to going back but love my friends here and don’t want to leave

[Anonymous]

*** worth it

[Anonymous]

how the hell should we know?

[Anonymous]

Does Atlanta have a healthier job market and lower cost of living?

Do you like it there and would you want to raise a family there?

I left DC around 29 and never went back. Financially it was a great decision. I don't miss DC all that much.

[Anonymous]

No place is really doing well. I would move back to Atlanta and live with family and boost savings ASAP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does Atlanta have a healthier job market and lower cost of living?

Do you like it there and would you want to raise a family there?

I left DC around 29 and never went back. Financially it was a great decision. I don't miss DC all that much.

Where did you go, roughly?

[Anonymous]

For B2B sales I think the DC market is fine

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m 29 and have been here since 2020, and know nothing else since I’ve lived here my whole working life. Economy here is decimated and this is the third company I’ve worked for that has glaring financial issues and unrealistic sales quotas. Is it with it to stay anymore, and if so, what cities would be a better fit? I am originally from Atlanta and would be open to going back but love my friends here and don’t want to leave

What? No, it isn't.

Sounds like your problem is that 1) you are in sales, and 2) you aren't terribly good at it. Can you find something better to do?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m 29 and have been here since 2020, and know nothing else since I’ve lived here my whole working life. Economy here is decimated and this is the third company I’ve worked for that has glaring financial issues and unrealistic sales quotas. Is it with it to stay anymore, and if so, what cities would be a better fit? I am originally from Atlanta and would be open to going back but love my friends here and don’t want to leave

What? No, it isn't.

Sounds like your problem is that 1) you are in sales, and 2) you aren't terribly good at it. Can you find something better to do?

Yes it is.

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/articles/2026-01-27/here-are-the-best-performing-cities-in-the-u-s

Lowest Lows and Highest Highs
It’s not all good news, though. The Washington, D.C.-Maryland metro area posted the largest annual decline among large cities, dropping 118 spots to No. 180 after a relative drop in every labor market indicator. The data, which is primarily from 2024 with short-term job growth measured from July 2024 to July 2025, takes into account some of the federal layoffs under the Trump administration – but not all.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m 29 and have been here since 2020, and know nothing else since I’ve lived here my whole working life. Economy here is decimated and this is the third company I’ve worked for that has glaring financial issues and unrealistic sales quotas. Is it with it to stay anymore, and if so, what cities would be a better fit? I am originally from Atlanta and would be open to going back but love my friends here and don’t want to leave

What? No, it isn't.

Sounds like your problem is that 1) you are in sales, and 2) you aren't terribly good at it. Can you find something better to do?

Yes it is.

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/articles/2026-01-27/here-are-the-best-performing-cities-in-the-u-s

Lowest Lows and Highest Highs
It’s not all good news, though. The Washington, D.C.-Maryland metro area posted the largest annual decline among large cities, dropping 118 spots to No. 180 after a relative drop in every labor market indicator. The data, which is primarily from 2024 with short-term job growth measured from July 2024 to July 2025, takes into account some of the federal layoffs under the Trump administration – but not all.

Meh, this is the ramifications of DOGE. It's not a "decimated economy." Either way, sounds like you aren't good at sales and need to figure that out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m 29 and have been here since 2020, and know nothing else since I’ve lived here my whole working life. Economy here is decimated and this is the third company I’ve worked for that has glaring financial issues and unrealistic sales quotas. Is it with it to stay anymore, and if so, what cities would be a better fit? I am originally from Atlanta and would be open to going back but love my friends here and don’t want to leave

What? No, it isn't.

Sounds like your problem is that 1) you are in sales, and 2) you aren't terribly good at it. Can you find something better to do?

Yes it is.

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/articles/2026-01-27/here-are-the-best-performing-cities-in-the-u-s

Lowest Lows and Highest Highs
It’s not all good news, though. The Washington, D.C.-Maryland metro area posted the largest annual decline among large cities, dropping 118 spots to No. 180 after a relative drop in every labor market indicator. The data, which is primarily from 2024 with short-term job growth measured from July 2024 to July 2025, takes into account some of the federal layoffs under the Trump administration – but not all.

Meh, this is the ramifications of DOGE. It's not a "decimated economy." Either way, sounds like you aren't good at sales and need to figure that out.

That downturn precedes Trumps inauguration

[Anonymous]

Yes. It's wise.

[Anonymous]

Should add that I am a high performer at my org as recognized by presidents club, awards ect but had some territory shifts this year. Laid off from last role after company was acquired by a PE firm and the product I sold was eliminated

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does Atlanta have a healthier job market and lower cost of living?

Do you like it there and would you want to raise a family there?

I left DC around 29 and never went back. Financially it was a great decision. I don't miss DC all that much.

Where did you go, roughly?

To grad school in Michigan. I liked it so I stayed. It's a smaller and more cyclical job market. But my nice townhouse in a cool walkable town is $500K-700K less than where I lived in DC (Bethesda area).

There is culture here too. I visit cities like Chicago, DC, and NYC on vacation. Or Europe.

Atlanta should have as much social life as DC in my opinion.

[Anonymous]

If you without partner or kid, I would leave in a heartbeat.