Strange situation, could use some advice.

This can't be your dream job if your worrying about it this much.

9/10 I would say do the NPR thing but you don't seem sure of...what...a 10 week internship?

C'mon B. I went to cold dusty *** Chicago for 10 weeks for an externship....in the friggin winter. No car....had to cab it everyday. Now my collegues gotta come to me for advice on how to handle certain cases because I know specialized stuff.

I know it's a big decision but you need to go with which option leaves you the most options in the future.

Which would you regret more....Not taking the NPR gig and end up wishing you did, or doing the internship and wishing you coulda stacked a little more bread for 10 weeks?

GL. I've been in this position before. Always take the option that leaves you with better options post off-set.
 
Hey OP, I don't think this is unrealistic. It's simply a big move.

It's very very possible to find a living space apart from a full apartment. Many homes in NOVA have private basements with private entrances, kitchenettes, bathrooms, and living spaces between  850 and 950. They are completely private. These include water, electricity, internet, and cable 9 times out of ten.  Many of these are very nice but take some sorting to get through. I've looked through my share , have just put down the deposit on a new space, and I'll be comfortable. Most of these spaces will be NICE because of the area and these large *** homes. I had to look at those places because no way was I going to stretch my budget and save less than I have been. I'm saving to buy a home elsewhere. DC isn't the place I want to settle in the future but I want to grow here.

It's very possible to find a temporary living situation. Many people have roommates. Living near the metro and finding a private basement/ detached space is simply looking through Craigslist (it is Craigslist so remember that people may not represent things the way they actually look).

Your biggest adjustment will be learning the metro, the area, and cost of things ; however, that will be over after a few months.

If you can return to Florida if things don't work out, GO. Experience the culture, stretch your wings, make connections, and gain the experiences. This is a great place to grow.
 
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if you want temp housing in a decent establishment maybe check this out...GW was a popular spot for Capitol Hill interns who would stay for 2-3 months then head out in the summer...just throwing the idea out there
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not the cheapest, but almost all the dorms are new(er) and really nice...
 
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YO im late to the party but @KingdomFlatbush  if you dont take that intren this summer. Dude people are renting out their basement during the summer for that come up. Look around dude there is a place out there for you and its DC. 

Im just looking at what the future could hold for you. You should have mention this in the job thread or I must of over looked your post

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The housing above looks like a win OP
 
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Go for it OP..

Gonna be a 360 flip but it'll be worth it man

It seems like you're just not ready for such "change".. But you are

Just do it man!
 
I just can't afford it guys. I've turned the numbers in my head over and over again.

I finally got in touch with my old editor. She's just now texting me because she's on a different continent. She gave me the best advice so far.


Talk to the NPR editor on the phone. Explain my situation. Explain that i have a job offer down here but I'd still like to maintain a relationship with NPR for the future and maybe work together later in another capacity. My old editor has worked with her boss, and she told me to name drop.

Most importantly, she said to keep my foot in the game because she thinks I'm a good writer :frown: I'm not stepping out the game just yet. I can still freelance for the member station down here. This money haffi mek tho :smh:

I appreciate the advice and the insight from DMV residents.
 
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Op, how about you accept the job but still interview for the NPR internship. You might have workt that day, but try to do the phone interview in a bathroom stall or something. You'll have closure once you hear back from NPR. If it's a go you can quit the job and follow your dreams. If not, you'll know NPR straight flexed on you and be happy you havE a paying job.
 
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Op, how about you accept the job but still interview for the NPR internship. You might have workt that day, but try to do the phone interview in a bathroom stall or something. You'll have closure once you hear back from NPR. If it's a go you can quit the job and follow your dreams. If not, you'll know NPR straight flexed on you and be happy you havE a paying job.
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It's kind of what I plan on doing. I'm going to explain my situation and explain that I would still like to maintain some sort of professional relationship with NPR. My former boss at the local member station has worked with NPR editors and knows them.

Boris said:
Sorry if I missed it, but what did you study in college?
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Digital Media.
 
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So I emailed the NPR editor explaining that I couldn't intern with them at this time and she said she still wants to call me and she wants me to freelance for them. Based on her tone, it seems she's kind of dead-set on having me around in some capacity, which I really appreciate.


So she's gonna call me today. Afterwards, I'll call this company back and probably accept their offer (if they even have an offer for me)
 
KingdomFlatbush said:
So I emailed the NPR editor explaining that I couldn't intern with them at this time and she said she still wants to call me and she wants me to freelance for them. Based on her tone, it seems she's kind of dead-set on having me around in some capacity, which I really appreciate.


So she's gonna call me today. Afterwards, I'll call this company back and probably accept their offer (if they even have an offer for me)
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She wants to smash you
 
KingdomFlatbush said:
I'm so conflicted man. I need this bread and I was pretty much set on just accepting the job at home

And then I get a call from my moms while I'm driving to school and all she tells me is do what I want to do and not what anyone else wants me to do :smh:
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Well there you go.

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OP you're not gonna land an apartment no where other than the hood for that cheap. Also, you're not gonna land a job in a week too. It's a tough call but I feel like some of these dude's are selling you a dream. Also, like mentioned before your quality of life will be severely impacted. But if you feel like this is it, then make the move and you'll have to roll with the punches.
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So what if he gets an apartment in the hood?

I don't see how that's even remotely a deal breaker.

Dude is still coming up, there are folks who have lived out their damn cars while working an internship.

Living in a crappy apartment is part of the process for a lot of folks who don't have mommy daddy money.

Oh pee, IDK why this is up for discussion. Gotta get up out your crib b.

Only way growth happens is by forcing yourself out of your comfort zone.
 
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Well there you go.
So what if he gets an apartment in the hood?

I don't see how that's even remotely a deal breaker.

Dude is still coming up, there are folks who have lived out their damn cars while working an internship.

Living in a crappy apartment is part of the process for a lot of folks who don't have mommy daddy money.

Oh pee, IDK why this is up for discussion. Gotta get up out your crib b.

Only way growth happens is by forcing yourself out of your comfort zone.
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I already posted that I'll be freelancing with them while working down here. The editor sounds like she really wants to keep in touch, so I haven't lost out on the opportunity at all.

But I wasn't going to do some of the things suggested in here, because to be frank, some of the suggestions were utterly ridiculous
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I understand the idea of "move out your comfort zone" but not when you have no savings and are very close to broke as it stands. It wouldn't be very smart of me to starve and end up homeless in DC when the person who wants me in DC is communicating that I should collaborate remotely anyway.
 
I apologize if this question is dumb but why don't folks just commute from Baltimore or VA to DC? Baltimore in particular seems to be cheaper rent wise.

Like ya'll allergic to waking up early and getting on public transportation?
 
SneakerHeathen said:
I apologize if this question is dumb but why don't folks just commute from Baltimore or VA to DC? Baltimore in particular seems to be cheaper rent wise.

Like ya'll allergic to waking up early and getting on public transportation?
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a good amount of people do, but it really only works if a person works in downtown DC, and not northern Virginia

from the public transit side, the camden and penn train lines only go to Union Station in DC, so if a person works in a northern Virginia location that is not off a metro stop, there is no way of getting there (in a reasonable amount of time, at least)...even if the location does have a Metro, its just too far...
 
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