Moving to DC was the right call for my career, but I missed New York. I found a way to get the best of both worlds.

Leaving New York made me appreciate the city's energy and public transit. Anika Nayak I loved New York, but decided to move to Washington, DC, for career opportunities and a lower rent. As much as I like DC, living here has made me miss New York's cuisine, public transit, and bustle. Now, about once a month, I fly back into NYC — a routine that's helped me appreciate both cities. Living in New York City was equally exhilarating and exhausting, and I loved every minute of it. For almost two ...