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I was born and raised in the U.S. To be honest, I prefer walking and using public transportation over driving. However, every single time I talk about moving to a city or suburb somewhere (such as Los Angeles or Seattle) I am told that I would need a driver's license in order to live down there. I figured they must have taxi's or buses, but I'm just relaying what I've been told: that you need a license to live there (I hope it's not true though). I've also been turned down in sales jobs because I do not have a license. I would prefer to work in journalism, media, advertising, marketing, etc. to be honest, but I'm a little worried that they might have the same opinion regardless of my experience and education.
So, I was wondering if it is possible to get a good job and live in a good city in the United States without having a driver's license. I've heard some people say that you don't need a license in Chicago, NYC, or San Francisco but I was wondering if that's true. I'm also curious as to whether or not there are good jobs out there in cities that will accept qualified people without a driver's license.
I know some might say, "Just get your license anyway," but that's not what I'm asking. I just want an answer as to whether or not you can get a good job and live in a good city without getting a driver's license. I'm hoping for some "Yes" answers, but the way some of my buddies have been talking it sounds like the opposite.
Yeah is true. Many people work and commute by public transportation in NYC.
SF is the most walkable city in the country. As a matter of fact, I walk to work and have no issues.
NYC has the most thorough subway system, with some lines running 24 hrs. You can get by without a driver's license in Chicago and Boston as well, easily.
There is no such requirement to have a driver's license to live in any city I know. This may have been a job requirement though, as you mentioned that you were looking for a job in sales, and that oftentimes requires some driving to meet clients.
I think NYC is more walkable than SF as most of NYC is flat verus SF's hills.
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