I think I want to work for the Government

[Old Geezer]

In the old days the IRS used to "chain you to a desk" if you worked in D.C. The "new" FERS retirement system is not very good. The journeyman level for a lawyer with the Feds is GS-13 and on that salary one may be able to just get by in the DC area if you are frugal and not married. Most of the IRS lawyers in the old days just stayed 2 years and left for private practice where they could make some money. I retired after 36 years as a lawyer/judge and have good retirement benefits but it is under the old CSR system. Living in the DC area for 10 years was fun; kinda like living in Disney World - especially under Carter. I'd recommed the CPA career - any idiot can be a lawyer.

[Ice]

. I'd recommed the CPA career - any idiot can be a lawyer.

I'm actually planning on both for that reason.

I also agree D.C. is a great area. I grew up in Northern, VA (Fairfax County) a stone's throw away. I hope to live there again someday.

[drone]

I'm actually planning on both for that reason.

I also agree D.C. is a great area. I grew up in Northern, VA (Fairfax County) a stone's throw away. I hope to live there again someday.

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