27 Weeks Until Boston, Whatcha Know 'Bout Beantown?

[TristanDSP]

Since I'm finally graduating in May, I've decided to save until the end of Summer and move across the country to Boston. I'm planning on selling my land rover so I'll have a couple thousand to help me land on my feet. Since all my family is in Southern Cali (primarily San Diego), I decided that I want to get out of my safety net and leave the plastic town I've called home for 23 years. I've heard Boston's pretty preppy, but I believe it's more working class than SD, and I need a more blue-collar setting.

So, I know I've started this thread before (can't find it), but what, from your observations, is Boston like?

I really don't care about weather, because I've been spoiled by sun and beach my whole life and I don't mind puting up with nature. What I really want to know is how easy it will be to find a job (I'm going into philanthropy if that helps), how easy it is to find a place, how the bar scene is, and how easy it is to navigate the city without a car.

I'm going to be a young college grad in Beantown, so I figured I'll have a blast. Any info will help.