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[quote=Anonymous]Real talk:

In a city like DC, you are not likely to get a job that is going to allow you to move up in the ranks quickly, or at all, with our spotty resume, lack of substantive experience, and competition with younger, more experienced, more dedicated, thirsty, up-to-date recently trained new professionals.  That's just now how it works.

The good news is that it seems like you are connected with regard to money, and you have friends who are advancing in their careers. If your goal is to have a higher standard of living (which seems to be your goal, right? Not necessarily make more money, but have a better/bigger house and trips, right?) then I'd recommend two approaches.

1. Focus and dating with the end-goal of marrying someone who can add to your household income and fix this problem for you.

2. Focus on developing your career slowly over time, via connections with people you already know. A friend started a business and needs someone to do X and you can do that? Tell them you want to try it. A friend works at an arts non-profit and you have skills to be a marketing coordinator when previously you were a receptionist? Ask them to help you. Work hard, see a career coach, consider meds if they help you focus. See where it leads.

For either approach, you should consider the image you project. Instead of talking about wanting to work in "liberal arts" (a term college students use...not really a term 34 year old professional women use) discuss your current job as somewhat unfulfilling but focus on other non-career related things that make you "you." It sounds like you are incredibly naive with regard to career stuff: you say you heard lawyers don't make a lot of money (can be true, but not generally, and not compared to what you are making), the liberal arts phrasing, etc... and that could be a turn off to potential mates as well (who may be dating accomplished women in their 30s). You don't have to turn into a career woman overnight, but perhaps focus on other things.

You could also move to a lower COL city and find a job there. Competition would be way easier, and the dating pool might also be easier. [/quote]

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