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Washington's Hill shows dull glamor for young secretaries
In Washington, young college graduates take jobs on Capitol Hill for low pay and few benefits. Julie quits after a year of dull tasks and little support, while others seek meaning in a system with no standard job structure. Life beyond work includes modest apartments, cycling, and small social circles, with some turning to bars or romance as escapes from routine.
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Julies
Washington
Julie
Hazel Bergstrom
Capitol Hill