u/Appropriate_Will5831

Im starting a new role in dc in about 6 weeks and dont wanna rush into signing a lease somewhere I've never lived. Plan is temporary housing for 2 to 3 months so I can explore neighborhoods and figure out where I actually wanna be

Challenge is finding something furnished that isnt astronomically expensive with a reasonable cancellation policy in case timeline shifts. Hotels out of budget for that long, airbnb gets weird over 30 days because lots of hosts don't want long term and craigslist sublets make me nervous.

If you relocated to dc and did the temp housing thing before committing, what route did you go? Any neighborhoods you'd suggest for someone working near foggy bottom who wants to be near metro?

Replacing our whiteboard and wall calendar with a single digital display. The whiteboard has always been in the kitchen but honestly I'm not sure that's even the right spot, I just never questioned it. Limited wall space there anyway. Main thing is I want somewhere both kids and my husband actually see it without me having to point them to it. Anyone regret where they put theirs or wish they'd thought about it more before mounting?

Been looking into entry level healthcare roles, CNA, MA, that kind of thing, and BLS certification comes up as a requirement across pretty much every posting I've looked at. I know it stands for basic life support but beyond that I have no idea what the training itself involves.

Is it just CPR or is there more to it? How long does it take and is it something you do once or keep renewing? Trying to figure out if it is worth getting before I even apply anywhere or if employers typically handle it after hiring.

Any clarity would help, I feel like everyone assumes you already know what this is.