How much money should I save in order to move to New YorK?

[dave1mo]

I moved here a month ago, and dropped about 5k in the first couple weeks on first/last/deposit at the apt, furniture, gas to get here, etc.

Granted, I had a significant amount of money saved, but I can't really see anyone being able to move here with much less than that and no steady work right off the bat?

[DjRey]

Originally Posted by room402

Thank you all for your input. I am hoping to move before the class of 2009 graduates so I can beat that crowd to the job search. So hopefully a March or April 2009 would be my moving date. I am very excited to move and when I am feeling down or unmotivated (especially while waiting tables) the fact that I will inevitably move to NY really motivates me.

Beat the crowd in the job search? LOLLLL!!! Thats really funny.

[lauren1980]

Originally Posted by john_starks

**** yes

yes yes yes

[lauren1980]

And good luck!!!!!!!!!!!

[Fred314X]

There isn't really a formula, because nobody can tell you what you can afford--and how responsible you are with your finances.

[snifferer]

Originally Posted by room402

I am a marketing major seeking work in non-profit or any type of marketing that is for a good cause rather than just advertising for Tide detergent or something silly like that. I would like to work for a firm that raises awareness for breast caner or another good cause.

Good for you! Very refreshing to hear.

[calispartan]

I think $3500 will be fine for me. I'm moving from Cali with a friend and we're gonna get a place with a mutual friend who already lives there, so deposit/first/last month's rent will all be equally divided.

My dad will drive me there so I can bring some of my larger furniture items (bed, dresser), too. Therefore I'll only have to pay for gas.

[Luke Scott]

I love NY- But it's so expensive to get going and then to keep going... I lived in Alabama for several years.. paying $675 for a two bedroom HOUSE- HUGE backyard and a front porch. This was IN the city Huntsville too...... In NYC I'm getting such a great deal paying only $1500.00 a month in a two bedroom. of course the apt falling apart and my neighbors would gladly stab me for a nickel.... but at-least I have a roof over my head right?? :S

[calispartan]

Originally Posted by Luke Scott

I love NY- But it's so expensive to get going and then to keep going... I lived in Alabama for several years.. paying $675 for a two bedroom HOUSE- HUGE backyard and a front porch. This was IN the city Huntsville too...... In NYC I'm getting such a great deal paying only $1500.00 a month in a two bedroom. of course the apt falling apart and my neighbors would gladly stab me for a nickel.... but at-least I have a roof over my head right?? :S

Why don't you find a roommate to help cover the cost?