Don't overpay for rent! GWU and Georgetown both recently announced undergraduate education will be 100% online. This is a huge deal and a big pullback from the previous (disgraceful, money-grab to get deposits) on-campus position. Rents have already been falling in Arlington but now increasingly in DC. Now is the time to negotiate hard. Do not pay asking price! Rule of thumb: you should be paying 2016 prices or less. This means a 1750-1850 studio in Foggy Bottom should now be 1400-1550.

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Lol no it’s not, GWU has/ had mandatory 3 years on campus so rental market wasn’t influenced by GWU. To add, GWU and GUs main rental units are Columbia plaza, some units in foggy bottom/ Georgetown area.

funnylike

I'm just going to chuckle when you say the rental market isn't influenced by GWU.

like

Also good luck finding a 1400 apartment is NW dc that is not pest infested

likefunny

Genuine question: how do you know what should/shouldn’t be paid for rent during these times?

likefunny

ALWAYS negotiate rent. The perspective of rental scarcity even before the pandemic was a false narrative.

like

All the Georgetown undergrads who can afford to are coming back to rent with friends - if anything expect rents in this area to go up

funny

Literally, the problem is that they can’t find any more houses now and have started renting in Rosslyn/admo. I’m currently trying to help a group of 24 find housing

like

American University is impacted too. Look around Tenleytown and you will see a lot of good buildings desperate for renters. Nice area, and it's not like you need to get downtown anytime soon

like

have you seen price decreases, free rent for 1-2 months, or a combination of the two? I'm in Arlington and am seeing 1-2 months of free rent at list prices similar to last year. obv that effectively lowers monthly rent, but curious to hear if you're also seeing list price decreases

Jefferson House is a dump facing the GW hospital garage entrance. I’m surprised Turnberry Tower is falling, since there weren’t many rental units there to start. 400 Mass would fall due to lack of GU Law students. Jenkins Row is on the Hill. It seems like a very random assortment of buildings to compare against one another.

helpful

Related Posts

Hi all. I am a SCM Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O Functional Consultant.
(Role in
IBM : Package Consultant: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations; Band: 7A)

My relevant experience is 3.5 years(Total: 4.5 years).

I am on bench and am looking for a project.

Kindly let me know if anyone of you are aware of any such suitable opportunity.

Please feel free to ping me. Thanks in Advance! 🙂

like

I worked as Comms Dir. for 6 years at a nonprofit that hosts conferences as its primary activity. 3 yrs back, financial problems gutted staff and my position was eliminated- due to my intervention, my direct report remained. This person I hired and trained has done well, organized and efficient. It is now time to staff up for another conference and I’m welcome to return, but my direct report is being promoted to Comms Dir. they’d like to split the role somehow, but I can’t figure out how.

like

I recently switched to a developer role in a product based company from a support engineer for past 4 years in a service based company. I got a good hike as well.

Since I did it I think anyone can do it. Let me know if my experience can be of your any help.
Happy to help!

likesmart

Can someone shed light on the culture, pay, work, etc at EY TSA Cyber for a senior Consultant role?

like

Dear Fishes,
I want to switch to Big Data/Hadoop ,
Can anyone suggest me how how do it start and what all tools should I learn for better growth and compensation.

Current - Non tech role
Thank you

like

I have an offer from mobile programming 11LPA fix + 50k joining bonus + 2 LPA variables for the role of react developer (experience 2.5 years)

I have an offer from Altimetrik as well for Full Stack Developer.

How much should I ask for from Altimetrik, and which company will be better

To anyone with recent h1b application success - how exhaustive was your job resume? I am used to shorter and concise one page resumes for job interviews and was using that format. Should I provide more details such as exact job duties and qualifications under each role and increase number of pages?

like

Not trying to matriculate into a top 5 school, but let's talk accredidation. Does an MBA not have weight to it if the school isn't lets say, AACSB accredited but is still accreditated, i.e. SACSCOC?

Does anyone have experience interviewing with Playstation for a non-developer, non software engineer role? I’m in the final stages of a Product Management aligned role and I am trying to best prepare myself. The recruiter has been really great, informative, and supportive so far.

like

Hi Fishes,
I am a senior infra developer with 5 years of experience. I am looking for job change. I have worked on private cloud infrastructure and have good knowledge on vmware tools like vRA, vRO, vCenter, vROPS, vRLI etc.
I have the basic understanding of devops tools and public cloud like azure, gcp, aws.

Can someone please refer me for a suitable role within their organization?

like
like

I had my first interview today for a director position I would consider a dream role, and it went well. They want me to talk to the VP, but I found out I would definitely have to relocate to a different state to execute tasks.

The salary is within range of what I would accept, but I just moved to a different state.

I want to leverage this, and follow up with the hiring with another place (similar position in my current city and state) I haven’t heard from yet. Do you think that’s wise to do?

like

What is the expected average salary for expert position in HP Inc for 11yrs experienced person. Also if someone can explain where does expert A13 stands in the seniority band of HP Inc.

like

Any Attorneys receive permission to engage in outside business activity? I am onboarding at a global company (not a law firm) in a JD preferred position. I’ve been solo mainly helping small biz set up LLCs. I wonder if this is permissible? Yes, I did disclose, just eager to hear back.

like

Interested in applying for the SAP Tax Senior role @Deloitte. Essentially have 4 years background in Tax and would like to shift to a more technology related role. Thoughts on whether Deloitte would even entertain my background?

like

Considering a data and analytics role for a data migration project. What kinds of SQL queries will I be expected to know?

like

I am looking for referral.

Please let me know if anyone have openings in their organization for finance domain.

Current Employer- TCS
YOE- 5.7 years
Skill- Reconciliation, Account Receivable, Account Payable, Process Audit, Procure to Pay, Order to Cash, Record to Report
Location- Hyderabad, Bangalore

Hi fishes

I want a referral in the data science domain. I have an experience of 2.5+ years in data science and analytics with skills in python, sql, data Analytics, machine learning and SAS.

Currently having a notice period of 1 month, I’m looking for a change.

Please let me know if you have a suitable role for me in your organisation.

Thanks.

like

Hi ,

Looking for a job change and interested to join Qualcomm.
Please DM me and I will help you with referral process.

like

Hello fishes what is the CTC I can expect from the vitesco technologies for the position of associate architect for 6YOE
Skills Hardware Design Engineering...

Currently they are offering me 18.5LPA fixed

Your feedback will be more valuable

like

More Posts

How's Saatchi NY in 2022?

I know, Tide, yadda yadda...is there any other account that pulls off good work?

Also super interested in work/life balance takes.

Thanks in advance!

like

My work in never ending!

likefunny

What is the expected average salary for expert position in HP Inc for 11yrs experienced person. Also if someone can explain where does expert A13 stands in the seniority band of HP Inc.

like

What's with the saturation of self help/ productivity books on social media (reddit, Instagram etc.) ? Not saying I don't mind reading them, but I see this quite a bit. Know a few people who consciously only read non fiction instead. Just thinking aloud over here. Would like to hear what you guys think ?

like

No FSW draw what's happening!?

like

Any Attorneys receive permission to engage in outside business activity? I am onboarding at a global company (not a law firm) in a JD preferred position. I’ve been solo mainly helping small biz set up LLCs. I wonder if this is permissible? Yes, I did disclose, just eager to hear back.

like

Best redemption ideas for the $100 bonvoy ambassador elite voucher? Ritz robe?

like

Hi everyone!
I need 11 likes to activate DM. Please help! :)
Thank you!

like

Curious on the WFH tales. Been a strange 6 months...

like

Where is our office?

like

Welcome to the Christians in Business bowl. The marketplace is a mission field and learning how to operate and succeed in a secular market as a Christ follower can feel like a challenge. This is a place to encourage each other, seek Biblical counsel on opportunities, issues and discuss current events through a Christian’s lens.

likeupliftinghelpful

Any advice for how to transport wine during a move (1,000 miles driving)? There’s only about 15 bottles i actually care about from my collection - I’ll probably end up just drinking the other 30 by the time we move.

Chip on your shoulder for the win

like

What's your opinion on Scalar Academy by InterviewBit ?

like

Thoughts on the landing page to your book being your about section?

like

It seems like news outlets aren't covering Covid as much anymore. Why do you think that is?

like

Does anyone know whether a UK solicitor can practice in Europe?

like

Hey UX folks! What's a good resource to get started in UX for someone with a stats and data visualization background?

I got mail that few counselee newly added under me. But they have not initiated the counselor change even after 2 weeks.
Is it bcz they don't like me or they are so attached to current counselor ?
How can I ask someone to update me as counselor 😒

likefunny

Does anyone have recommendations for Colorado recruiters? Currently a funds junior associate looking to make a move for family reasons.

like

Additional Posts in Washington, DC

Anyone live in Sheffield Court Apartments in Arlington? Overall thoughts?

like

Recommendations for a men’s barber in DC, besides watergate not the biggest fan though they are talented

like

Recommendations for impactful places to volunteer? Need perspective that life isn’t about me and it’s time to give back. I started in nonprofit and lost that side of me when I switched to consulting.

like

What are you supposed to do when its raining?

Do referrals help at Freddie Mac?

like

Any suggestions for neighborhoods/streets/displays of holiday decorations and lighting? Back in LA there were neighborhoods known to have the best decorations and we’d do a drive through it. Anything like that here?

like

Any rhinoplasty surgeon recommendations in the area?

like

Anyone go from consulting into intel (contracting). Is there anything you miss about consulting? Any regrets?

like

Any recommendations on things you can do or places you can visit outside? Moving from DC in a couple months and trying to build a social distance friendly bucket list.

like

Purchase a home without a real estate agent? Hire a flat fee lawyer instead? I don’t know what agents really add value anyways...

Hi DC! Any suggestions on DC-specific newsletters or event guides? I’ve found 730DC, BYT, Washingtonian, and WashPo but curious if there are any other good ones. Thank you!

like

Happy 4th! Who's up and partying

Posted 3 hours ago...

Post Photo
like

Has anyone tried getting out of their lease and been successful? I’ve been isolating out of the city for 3mo and will be here at least another 3mo, if not more. I live in one of those large/newer buildings managed by Greystar Properties as opposed to a townhouse. Any successful angles/negotiation tactics/DC laws that worked in your favor (relative to the public health crisis/pandemic) would be greatly appreciated. For context, lease technically ends Dec 9, but am looking to get out before then

like

What’s the best place to get a lash lift and/or lash extensions? I was thinking about going to Jstylelashbar (Jenny styles). Does anyone have any experience with her?

like

Personal trainer (preferably female) recommendations for strength training / weight lifting near Capitol Hill?

like

Any outlet malls that I can access by public transportation from downtown DC? Specifically looking for women’s formal clothing

like

Has anyone here done the NYC to dc move? Curious how’ve you liked DC in comparison, if so.

Any advice on how to maintain friend/relationships when I’m gone M-Th/F for months in end? #ugh but I like consulting too much to change careers #QTNA

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Send download link to your phone

OR

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Messaging rates may apply

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal