Moving to NYC, failure isn't an option, but no job.

[sirtiger]

Originally Posted by babo111

What a dumbass and waste of a thread.

thread title is far more horrid.

[JohnD_fla]

Originally Posted by worldtravels99

Is my plan crazy?

Yes, it is. Don't do it!

[CityGirl332]

Originally Posted by worldtravels99

I will be graduating in August with my BS in Business I have an internship in marketing communications that I will be finishing in September. My husband will be starting graduate school in NYC in August. We currently live in Philadelphia. I am very nervous about moving there without a job. I am hoping to be employed within 2 months of moving there (employed by the end of November). The other thing is, while I would prefer a job in sales or marketing, I wouldn't be opposed to working in retail or the service industry to stay afloat. My husband's student loans would 100% cover all living expenses so I wouldn't need to worry about money in the beginning, but I would of course prefer to contribute to reduce his student loans.

Is my plan crazy? Is it crazy to move to NYC without a job and just start applying once I get there? Because of my internship, I really can't apply and interview until it is finished as I don't get time off. I know several other people who moved to NYC recently and all found jobs in their preferred industry within a month, so maybe I am too optimistic because I am basing this on their successes? Or do you think I will be okay?

Should I go to a head hunter first? Work my school's network? What would you do?

Is your husband planning to enroll at Columbia Business School? If so, the move will definitely be worthwhile, however, since you have a B.S. in Business, you should set your sights on positions with salaries of at least 50K/year, to help out with the housing and day to day living expenses. NYC is very expensive and it's generally a very bad idea to live off of student loans and credit.

[rpulayya]

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[Cerebrator]

Originally Posted by worldtravels99

Is my plan crazy?

I personally consider this to be crazy, moving to one of the most expensive cities on earth without a job.

Fixed the title of thread for you: "Moving to NYC, failure isn't a preferred option, but it can happen without a job."