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Right now though im just launching my career with a great job that i love (that is not in nyc)... though once i get some experience, I could look into trasferring.
I'd be curious about hearing from those people that have moved to nyc wihin the past few years. Was it what you expected? would you go back home if you could? miss family, friend, etc.?
I moved here about 2 months ago from San Diego, CA. The first month was hell for me; no job, living out in hostels, frustration with navigating the trains and getting lost to boot, not knowing anyone, trying to compete on getting rooms/sublets in areas I want and losing due to no steady income, no call backs on job applications - not even a rejection call, etc etc.
Now 2 months later, I'm living in Park Slope, working in Rockefeller Plaza, and understanding the train system (incredibly easy to learn once you get used to it). Right now I'm loving every bit of this city. I have NOOO regrets whatsoever -- this was the best decision I ever made in my life. Even if my savings were to run out and I ended heading back home, I still won't regret coming here. The experience in itself is worth it. It's true what I hear people say about this city -- there's no place like it. Everything is so vibrant, alive and full of culture.
Yes I do miss my family and friends and I miss hanging out with them, but I really can't see myself moving back to San Diego, unless I'm completely broke, family related/emergencies, job offer I simply can't refuse, having a family of my own and settling down, or just visiting.
Right now though im just launching my career with a great job that i love (that is not in nyc)... though once i get some experience, I could look into trasferring.
I'd be curious about hearing from those people that have moved to nyc wihin the past few years. Was it what you expected? would you go back home if you could? miss family, friend, etc.?
You might miss your family and friends if you move anywhere. It's about being away from home in general and has nothing to do with New York.
One advantage is that many people pass through New York (on business, for a convention, to see a show, concert or sporting event, etc.) and it's a place that people love to visit. I get email all the time from friends and family who happen to be passing through the city and want to meet up for a drink. That doesn't happen as much elsewhere.
You're problem might be having too many people from back home wanting to crash at your place.
I can second that tpk. My friends and family always want to come to NYC. They say they want to see me, of course, but the reality is they want a free place to stay!
I wouldn't regret it if the living expenses were lower compared with the salaries of the middle class professionals like myself. In other words, I love living in Manhattan, but after having a baby can no longer afford it (especially considering that 1br is not big enough a family with children). And looking at the other areas of the city that have good schools, like Park Slope, affordability for those with children is an issue. Even a really small 2-br in Park Slope can cost 700K or 2500-2700 or so to rent. And if you have 2 kids and need a 3-br, and want your kid to go to a good public school then you need to either make a lot of money (300-400K or more), or move to the suburbs.
I am glad to live here so I can go to school. This is a very good city with so much to do. I like taking the ferry into Manhattan and hanging out with friends.
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