Moving to New York!

[Wicked Caccavari]

Screw it, I'm moving to New York and it's final.

The variety of New York is the spice of life, and let's admit, Burlington (town I'm from) isn't the hotbed of diversity. New York is a true melting pot, and the mix of people creates a wonderful energy in my opinion. It'll give me the chance to learn about people different from me, and to explore their life experience.

I can get 2 pocketfuls of cultures for free or very close to free. There's lots of park, museums, monuments, etc. There's tons of restaurants to choose from so I'll never run out of places.

Mass-transit system: This. Right. Here. There's no need to have a car. When New York has the best-mass transit system in the world.

I know it's expensive to live there. but I just love city life. I don't care if I'm paying $12 for lunch, $1,000/month for a rent. I'm not worried about being dirt poor because I know I will be.

Although, I'll need some advice of a J.O.B.

I've heard I should go to temp agencies, look in the newspaper and make some calls, lots of things actually. What should I do? Some of everything or is there a better method.

If there's other advice to be given, besides "Don't move to New York, I'd love to listen.

[Junside]

Hey, where to? I'm in Queens. Let's chill!

I've looked in local papers for job listings and to be honest, it's no help.

Craigslist is useful if you got a car. You can find free furniture and some electric appliances to pick up for free if you really need them and short on money. I swear, you could open your own Kohl's with that site.

Snagajob.com has tons of listings for jobs from major brands if you have little/no experience.

Bus/Subway is 2.25 a ride. Kinda expensive. Get a bike. lol kidding (maybe...)

[RedRyder]

Make sure to get an office job or any job that requires a degree. If you don't meet the requirements I suggest you get it taken care of before making the move . I grew up in NYC and I can tell ya, transportation is extremely easy and you don't need a car at all. It'll take getting used to but you'll love it. Make the move!

[Conradin]

Good luck! My uncles live in Man.

[Wicked Caccavari]

Hey, where to? I'm in Queens. Let's chill!

I've looked in local papers for job listings and to be honest, it's no help.

Craigslist is useful if you got a car. You can find free furniture and some electric appliances to pick up for free if you really need them and short on money. I swear, you could open your own Kohl's with that site.

Snagajob.com has tons of listings for jobs from major brands if you have little/no experience.

Bus/Subway is 2.25 a ride. Kinda expensive. Get a bike. lol kidding (maybe...)

To be honest, I haven't decided yet. I wanna see different parts of the city before I settle. The only thing I know for sure is I'll be in Manhattan at the start of my journey.

Sure man, we'll chill when I get there.

Make sure to get an office job or any job that requires a degree. If you don't meet the requirements I suggest you get it taken care of before making the move . I grew up in NYC and I can tell ya, transportation is extremely easy and you don't need a car at all. It'll take getting used to but you'll love it. Make the move!

I plan on taking the first job I can snatch to start with.

I'm super excited about the transportation because where I live (Burlington), it'd be near impossible to live without a car. There is no mass-transportation system or anything like it close to here.

[Lesrider]

Forget public transit! Get a bicycle!!!

[Wicked Caccavari]

Forget public transit! Get a bicycle!!!

Do people actually have bikes in New York? I think it'd be too busy in some parts.

[Lesrider]

Do people actually have bikes in New York? I think it'd be too busy in some parts.

Yes, yes, yes, and yes!!!!

Pros:
No gas
No traffic
No transit fees (save over $100/month)
Fastest way around the city -- no waiting for trains/buses/traffic
Exercise
Fresh air
You don't feel lousy from being on a cramped train or sitting in traffic. You feel energized when you get to wherever you're going.

[Kossi]

Forget public transit! Get a bicycle!!!

have you ever been to seoul? never ride in a cable car. never. (lets say theres no room to open your mouth the breathe)

[Wicked Caccavari]

Yes, yes, yes, and yes!!!!

Pros:
No gas
No traffic
No transit fees (save over $100/month)
Fastest way around the city -- no waiting for trains/buses/traffic
Exercise
Fresh air
You don't feel lousy from being on a cramped train or sitting in traffic. You feel energized when you get to wherever you're going.

I suppose I'll give it a try and buy a cheap bike.

[Lesrider]

I suppose I'll give it a try and buy a cheap bike.

Try Craigslist. I've never bought a new bike.

[Wicked Caccavari]

Try Craigslist. I've never bought a new bike.

I'll be poor so I'm definitely going to not buy a new bike.

[karmakali]

Yes, yes, yes, and yes!!!!

Pros:
No gas
No traffic
No transit fees (save over $100/month)
Fastest way around the city -- no waiting for trains/buses/traffic
Exercise
Fresh air
You don't feel lousy from being on a cramped train or sitting in traffic. You feel energized when you get to wherever you're going.

Les....you forgot to list cons....
1. Rain
2. Sleet
3. Snow
4. Moving vehicles
5. Rabid dogs
6. Bicycle gangs



Otherwise its all good like Les said

Also....might want to increase that rent portion of your budget or you will be living in a closet!
It is wonderful though and a goal worth working toward. Good luck!

[Lesrider]

Les....you forgot to list cons....
1. Rain
2. Sleet
3. Snow
4. Moving vehicles
5. Rabid dogs
6. Bicycle gangs



Otherwise its all good like Les said

Also....might want to increase that rent portion of your budget or you will be living in a closet!
It is wonderful though and a goal worth working toward. Good luck!

Lol rabid dogs and bicycle gangs? You're gonna scare him away from moving!

[Wicked Caccavari]

Lol rabid dogs and bicycle gangs? You're gonna scare him away from moving!

Ice Storm + Fire Storm. 'Nough said.

[karmakali]

I just thought he should have full disclosure about big city life that's all

[ratava]

OP: IF you can couch-surf/crash at friends during your time first arriving it would save you a lot of cash and get you up and running sooner. Always offer a nominal fee out of courtesy or ask if there are chores etc you can pay back with. But also make it clear you need to get a job fast and that is the no.1 thing and if they have any leads/links for that? Hunting for a job is like having 2 jobs remember, so work hard and fast! Sign up with suitable agencies before arriving and arrange documents and resumes and all that stuff.

Bike is great idea: Watch traffic, don't get it stolen and you'll see the city much more that way and it's cheap/good exercise.

I wish I was moving to NYC!

[Wicked Caccavari]

OP: IF you can couch-surf/crash at friends during your time first arriving it would save you a lot of cash and get you up and running sooner. Always offer a nominal fee out of courtesy or ask if there are chores etc you can pay back with. But also make it clear you need to get a job fast and that is the no.1 thing and if they have any leads/links for that? Hunting for a job is like having 2 jobs remember, so work hard and fast! Sign up with suitable agencies before arriving and arrange documents and resumes and all that stuff.

Bike is great idea: Watch traffic, don't get it stolen and you'll see the city much more that way and it's cheap/good exercise.

I wish I was moving to NYC!

Thanks for the advice.

I'm going to try to couch-surf for a while. I don't know anyone in New York so hopefully I get some luck.

I'm going to be looking for a job the day after I get there, I wanna explore the city the first day. I'll make sure I sign up for some agencies before I go.

I think I'm going to wait a bit on the bike part so I can learn the the city better.

[Junside]

OP: IF you can couch-surf/crash at friends during your time first arriving it would save you a lot of cash and get you up and running sooner. Always offer a nominal fee out of courtesy or ask if there are chores etc you can pay back with. But also make it clear you need to get a job fast and that is the no.1 thing and if they have any leads/links for that? Hunting for a job is like having 2 jobs remember, so work hard and fast! Sign up with suitable agencies before arriving and arrange documents and resumes and all that stuff.

Bike is great idea: Watch traffic, don't get it stolen and you'll see the city much more that way and it's cheap/good exercise.

I wish I was moving to NYC!

Man that reminds me... these two Black guys stole my bike when I was 14. It was like $900. I managed to get it back because someone got in their way and pushed him down. This was in broad daylight too so they were being stupid.

You'll rarely get robbed, but you should always be aware of the possibility. Subway trains always remind to keep your belongings close and it's pretty damn good advice. I don't think you'll experience much of poorly mannered people in Manhattan, but that place is expensive to live. Probably a bit noisy too. But, walk down Madison Square Garden, SOHO, etc and you'll pretty much see supermodel ladies walking around

[Lesrider]

Yeah, my wallet was stolen years ago on a train during the crowded Christmas season. So I stopped carrying a wallet.
I've had a bike stolen as well a few years ago, but now I never lock my bike up in Chinatown.