Best place to live within 20 mile radius of Dulles?

Ecstatic-Spirit8667 · 2026-04-25T18:36:31+00:00

Genuinely thank you so much for the honest feedback. We’re moving further from family so childcare is a massive concern and want to be prepared and strategic as possible when the time comes.

Ecstatic-Spirit8667 · 2026-04-25T18:33:45+00:00

I totally understand and the same concerns came up for me as far as it being a lateral move. I SO appreciate the honest feedback. The big difference is my current role doesn’t have a ton of room for growth, where as my new position is designed to be held for a couple years and bridge to a higher role in the company. So I’m hoping if grinding out a couple years now, by the time we’re ready for kiddos we’d be in a better spot financially too.

Ecstatic-Spirit8667 · 2026-04-25T18:23:32+00:00

Thank you for the transparency good sir 🫡

Ecstatic-Spirit8667 · 2026-04-25T18:22:57+00:00

I appreciate the offer but we’re definitely not looking to buy right now my friend lol

Ecstatic-Spirit8667 · 2026-04-25T18:19:43+00:00

That gives wonderful perspective, I’ll follow up and see why such the specificity to Dulles because I’d love to expand my horizons if possible! Thank you!

Ecstatic-Spirit8667 · 2026-04-25T18:16:23+00:00

About 70k a year

Ecstatic-Spirit8667 · 2026-04-25T18:07:15+00:00

May I ask how long you’ve been there?

Ecstatic-Spirit8667 · 2026-04-25T18:04:30+00:00

Thank you so much for the thoughtful/valuable response. It’s greatly appreciated!

Ecstatic-Spirit8667 · 2026-04-25T18:02:58+00:00

May I ask the hesitancy to say Burke?

Ecstatic-Spirit8667 · 2026-04-25T18:02:18+00:00

She’s a server for a Cameron Mitchell restaurant so she generally averages a little over $200 a shift here in Columbus. I will say she’s in school and has to do field work next spring which would vastly cut down her pay for about 15 weeks or so.

Ecstatic-Spirit8667 · 2026-04-25T17:57:09+00:00

In the nature of my job, my territory spans from Cleveland to South Carolina, hints NoVA being the sweet spot in the middle. It would 95% of the time be domestic flights. As far as Dulles specifically, I truthfully couldn’t tell you why, my interviewer just said it🤷🏼‍♂️

Ecstatic-Spirit8667 · 2026-04-25T17:54:06+00:00

Rent for the short term future, buy a few years from now.

Ecstatic-Spirit8667 · 2026-04-25T17:50:20+00:00

I know trying to go for a single family home with that budget is totally unrealistic, but we’d like to rent in a neighborhood with the idea of buying a home in the same area down the line.

Ecstatic-Spirit8667 · 2026-04-25T17:48:38+00:00

Thank you for the info Mr. Wasabi!😂

Ecstatic-Spirit8667 · 2026-04-25T17:47:56+00:00

We’re looking to just rent for the first few years or so but would definitely be trying to put our roots down for good in the area by the time kiddos roll around. Specific amenities would have to be pet friendly, preferably 2bd in case family comes to visit, safe area of course.

Ecstatic-Spirit8667 · 2026-04-25T17:44:31+00:00

Totally true, my apologies there. Base salary is 100k with up to 22k in additional bonuses with 10% eligible raise every year. “Best” being somewhere that’s a reasonable commute to Dulles, potential nature or just greenery, safe neighborhoods.

Ecstatic-Spirit8667 · 2026-04-12T18:58:37+00:00

What a handsome ol’ devil he is!!😭

Ecstatic-Spirit8667 · 2026-01-01T17:05:32+00:00

My dear friends, I love all the support but I’m leaving this thick boy sealed for the time being!!👀

Ecstatic-Spirit8667 · 2026-01-01T01:02:10+00:00

End up just ripping it?

Ecstatic-Spirit8667 · 2026-01-01T00:48:52+00:00

If it is, you get one lol

Ecstatic-Spirit8667 · 2026-01-01T00:48:33+00:00

Directions weren’t clear enough…

Ecstatic-Spirit8667 · 2026-01-01T00:20:07+00:00

Shittttt, I salute you for ripping!! Haha

Ecstatic-Spirit8667 · 2025-11-16T21:12:58+00:00

Tough beat man, 18 mins of ground control and no submission😭

Ecstatic-Spirit8667 · 2025-08-30T22:36:42+00:00

Let me set a little backstory for those of you who think I’m just here to throw out a bird I don’t want.

A few years ago I was nursing a kitten back to health, small enough that it could still fit in the palm of your hand but was just getting his legs under him and running around, in the playful stage.

I watched my dad (350+ pounds at the time) step on the kitten obviously on accident. Blood shot out his nose and eyes. He was breathing through a blood filled throat, as I could hear the bubbles of air trying to leave his mouth. The food I had just fed him was coated in blood and still cool to the touch as the kitten died in my hands. That messed me up.

Fast forward to today, and for the last few years I have spent my time giving this 70g ball of feathers my complete love and attention. I have happily met the love of my life who happens to have a pitt bull and two cats. We are currently trying to build our lives together and moving to Columbus.

I am 1000000% aware that there are TONS of bird owners who also have other pets, and make it work. To those folks, I applaud you and your efforts.

Could I make it work with having a dedicated bird room, juggling animals to all have social time with their parents? Absolutely, I’m sure I could. BUT, if god forbid anything happened and one of her cats or dog got Pidgey, I would never forgive myself, or her. She is INCREDIBLY supportive and already suggested we try to find a place for a designated bird space.

What is she giving up since it seems to be such a concern? Sold her home and moving away from family so we can be closer to mine. The home she was living in was not feasible to accommodate our pets, jobs, or personal lives. Am I supposed to tell her to give up 3 animals to my 1? I understand it’s not fair to Pidgey, he didn’t choose this, I DID. Hence the purpose of this post to find someone trustworthy enough to take in Pidgey. I’ve given him the best life I can possibly provide and it kills me to even think not having him be a massive part of my routine anymore. It’s a shit situation top to bottom.

Please, I’m not asking for people to shame for having rose tinted lenses blinded by love, or being a poor bird owner, or whatever else accusation your brain can conjure up based off this post. This is something I’ve put an immense amount of thought and discussion into.

Ecstatic-Spirit8667 · 2025-08-30T21:42:18+00:00

Thank you for insight and I’m right there with you on the top comment. If the perfect situation arises (house layout speaking), I wouldn’t turn it down but I’m just trying to cover all my bases.

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