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Originally posted by Dionysus
I was joking, lol. Nope, I have not moved. But, I would like to go there some day.....whenever I get rid of my fear of flying.

Xanax.

G-d hates liars.

-Rudey

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Originally posted by honeychile
Worth repeating. I only lived there while taking training, and I don't know how I would have afforded it without a paid apartment and per diem!

The good part is if you're not in great physical shape, or just not used to walking a lot - you WILL learn, quite quickly! The blocks are usually easily navigated (I walked daily from 60th Street to 5th Street).

Also, with all the "beautiful people", you tend to be fussier about your appearance, which means you spend more money to look good, and haven't you been a good girl, why not buy another pair of Pradas? A fun read about a woman (with a good job) who moved to NYC is Save Karyn : One Shopaholic's Journey to Debt and Back. It's really easy to say, "Oh, I'd never do that!", but you'd be surprised.

I lived in a paid apartment, as I said, at the foot of the World Trade Center. Nasty, nasty neighborhood - if I worked late, and took a cab home, many cab drivers were loath to let me out! The apartment had 2 bedrooms, a livingroom/kitchen, and a deck, and cost $2,750/month normally. The elevator only went to the floor below us, and we had to walk the last long flight (24 steps). It's not bad, unless you happen to be carrying something, like groceries. And yet, this is just a few blocks from Wall Street! The Upper West Side, while not as "classy" as the Upper East Side, is almost affordable, especially if you can find a roommate.

Good luck - but get the job BEFORE moving!!

This was typed while I was typing - I will never regret the time I lived in NYC, because it's a wonderfully amazing growth experience - just as I will never regret my time in DC. I do believe in realism, though. For every beautiful shot of ice skaters at Rockefeller Plaza, or a kiss on top of the Empire State Building, there's the daily slush, street cleaners running amok, and "I cannot take the smell of decaying garbage in the heat one more second!!!" moments.

I moved to NY for graduate school, and have stayed to work. I know I won't live here forever; I WILL NOT raise children here, and I cannot afford to buy the sort of place I would want. But, for the time being, I really like it. It's a good place to be young with disposable income.

Life will be much easier for you with a job, as most employers will help you with finding an apartment, or have temporary housing near the office. Many landlords will not let you sign a lease unless you have documentation of employment. You can get around this if your parents are willing to cosign on a place, or you could get in on an existing lease.

Yes, it's expensive, but you have to set priorities. Getting a roommate, or living in an outer borough (there are great neighborhoods in Brooklyn and Queens) will cut down on your living expenses considerably. I lived in Manhattan for two years, and now I live in Queens. I have to say that I prefer my neighborhood in Queens, and my commute to work is shorter than it was when I lived in the city.

Yeah, the winter can be bad, but it's a lot better than New England or some of the Plains States! :) Just invest in two good coats (one pretty, the other waterproof) and a good pair of boots. For me, someone who grew up in Florida, the winter was much more bearable than the summer.

The subway and buses are manageable, and after a week, they become second nature. It's not as easy as the Paris Metro, or as clean as the DC Metro, but it is what it is--and it never stops running.

Contacting your alumnae chapter in the city is a great idea. Also, if your college has a NY Club, that is another great option. I'm on the listserv for my college, and I see several roommate requests everyday.

Good luck!

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Originally posted by Rudey
G-d hates liars.

-Rudey

So what's your problem now? What supposed lie did I tell?

All great posts, keep 'em coming!!

I'm not particularly partial to Manhattan...I'm up for whichever bourough (just nothing dangerous, ya know?)...

I've sent an email to the NYC Alumnae chapter of my org and am waiting for a reply. I've been surfing craigslist like crazy.

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Originally posted by honeychile
So what's your problem now? What supposed lie did I tell?

I don't know what you're problem is.

I just made a religious observation.

-Rudey
--You're cookoo for coco puffs! hahaha :)

everything you said was a lie. Lie lie lie!

I think that movie "Liar Liar" was about you.

Tell me lies, tell me sweet little lies!

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Originally posted by Rudey
I don't know what you're problem is.

I just made a religious observation.

-Rudey
--You're cookoo for coco puffs! hahaha :)

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Originally posted by BobbyTheDon
everything you said was a lie. Lie lie lie!

I think that movie "Liar Liar" was about you.

Tell me lies, tell me sweet little lies!

God DOES hate a liar. That's why I was wondering about these posts.

:rolleyes:

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Originally posted by honeychile
God DOES hate a liar. That's why I was wondering about these posts.

:rolleyes:

"Repent ye serpent!"

-Rudey

in terms of neighborhoods outside of manhattan you may want to consider Astoria and Long Island City in Queens and Williamsburg, Ft. Greene, Carroll Gardens, Greenpoint in Brooklyn. (I am not too familiar with the Bronx) Those are the areas most of my friends moved to since they didn't want to pay Manhattan rents. Carroll Gardens and real Williamsburg (the real estate agents have made the area more expansive as it has gotten more popular) may be a little bit more expensive then the rest though. Commuting from any of these areas isn't too bad.

Too my fellow NYC people: have i left out any other good areas?

I LOVE NYC! It is crowded, expensive , and dirty in places but nothing else compares to it. I would not suggest moving there without a job. Don't bring a car, it will cost you too much and you won't get enough use out of it. the public transportation system is second to none. You can get wherever you need to go. There's always something to do, no matter what you're into.

I hope this helps!

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Originally posted by AEPhiSierra
in terms of neighborhoods outside of manhattan you may want to consider Astoria and Long Island City in Queens and Williamsburg, Ft. Greene, Carroll Gardens, Greenpoint in Brooklyn. (I am not too familiar with the Bronx) Those are the areas most of my friends moved to since they didn't want to pay Manhattan rents. Carroll Gardens and real Williamsburg (the real estate agents have made the area more expansive as it has gotten more popular) may be a little bit more expensive then the rest though. Commuting from any of these areas isn't too bad.

Too my fellow NYC people: have i left out any other good areas?

I think if someone is low on cash they should consider moving to the island and taking the LIRR into midtown for 30 minutes.

-Rudey

what is a feasible rental rate on manhattan?

I live on a modest Social Worker salary in NYC so it can be done here! I live in the Sunnyside/LIC section of Queens which is about 10 minutes from mid-town by subway. Granted, I got my apartment back in 2001 so I am still paying pretty cheap rent, I think the average studio in my neighborhood goes for about $1000 a month now. In fact, we do housing at my job and market rent in Queens right now is about $1200-$1300 a month for studios and 1-bedrooms. I also highly highly recommend having a job secured and ready to go before you move here. On average, it takes new employees at my agency about 2 months to actually start from the time of the interviews to the time all the paperwork, fingerprinting, refs/background checks, physicals, etc. are completed............Also, bring your breakfast and lunch to work everyday! You save a boat-load of cash this way.

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Originally posted by honeychile
God DOES hate a liar. That's why I was wondering about these posts.

:rolleyes:

From a distance. Something something something....

blah blah blah

skip a few verses then you get to...

God isssss watching Honeychile!

God issss watching Honeychile!

God issss watching Honeychile!

Frrrrom a distance....