I used to be a grad student. And now I'm not (thank goodness). I spent a year as a post doc in industry in Baltimore before starting a "real" job with the same company. These are my tales of science, food, travel, and life.
Best part about having a "real" job (even if it is a post doc)? When your boss says, "It's 4:30 on a Friday. I should stop taking up your time and let you go." Amazing.