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It's common knowledge that NYC is widely known for its fast pace. This is known worldwide, and shouldn't come as news to you folks out in LA.
That being said, I fail to see how explaining NYC's quickness is a "little lame love fest." That can be a positive thing for many, and a negative. For myself, it's a negative - the faster you go, the quicker life goes by.
Because a city has a long average commute doesn't mean it is a "rat race." It can be due to a number of factors - halted traffic (non fast pace), living in the exurbs or rural areas to escape high cost of living (non fast pace), etc. I really don't see how defining the pace of a city has anything to do with commute times. That's completely irrelevant.
Inferiority complex, much?
Ain't nuttin like it. Ain't nuttin like those New York haters. Let em dream. Stick em on the floor of the stock exchange and they'll come to reality that if you can make it here, you can make it anywhere. NYC... the greenest city... as in money money money. I want the money.
If one enjoys one's work, hours at office aren't onerous
Lived and worked in Manhattan early in career....<10 min drive to office....arrived office <6AM, left >7PM
In SF, have <10min drive to office...arrive <4AM; leave >6PM
Difference is that, in SF or LA, one has near-perfect weather and many nearby mtns for a quick, enjoyable, relaxing drive on wkend AMs (esp in an interesting performance car)
Weather and topography of NYC region sucks...not much else to do in off-hours but drink into the night and wake up late on wkends
Always amused by how much many guys in NYC exaggerate their pace/hard work....one's pay and net worth reflect one's pace more than any claims of hours worked or commuted or miles flown
Other than nice weather and natural scenery, LA has nothing on NYC. LA is small time compared to NYC. But nice weather and natural scenery carries a heavy weight to a lot of people.
With that said and considering my current situation, I'd probably pick an LA suburb like Laguna Beach or Laguna Niguel. But I'd have to get my big city fix by making a trip to NYC pretty often.
" Excuse me sir, could you tell me how to get to Times Square.
or shall I just go **** myself ? "
Actually NYers love helping out of towners. You'd be surprised how excited some are to provide a newcomer with directions or things to do. NYC is very friendly in that regard. Visit sometime, you'll see.
NYC. Fits the definition of ''rat race'' perfectly!!
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....one's pay and net worth reflect one's pace more than any claims of hours worked or commuted or miles flown
