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It's a really expensive city and your money goes so much further nearly anywhere else. Once you accept that, almost anyone can make it work - it's not like the 9m people here all make six figures. Get a roommate and live somewhere reasonable like Queens or the non-insane parts of Brooklyn. Crime isn't really an issue, at least not more than it is in any major city. Use your brain and crime won't be a concern. It's not 1975 NYC. As for living up to the hype, the city can offer such vastly different experiences for people that it's impossible to say.
JadedWriter
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I don't have unlimited data, I'd burn through that streaming anime.
That's the only reason I don't like it. It's so damn hard to have a conversation there so unless you're there to play, it's not going to be a good time.Lulubop said:
QUOTE=Pau;209896149]I never understood the appeal of this. But I find making out in public weird. :/[/QUOTE]
I understand. I feel a bit self-conscious about making out in public as well from time to time since some people cringe at PDA.
It requires no effort because your eyes are glued to a screen for 2 hours which to me strikes me as being boring hence why I would take a bar or walking through a park any day over it. It's the same reason why Barcade and museums have never worked well for me as a first/second date idea. Maybe it's a South Carolina thing.
That's good to hear at the very least! I was afraid it would be a point A to point B thing and that's it. Make sure you show you her you mad photography skillz with your phone and get your inner tourist on!JadedWriter said:
I'm going to go see that new Ghostbusters movie tomorrow funny enough. One of my good friends is going go down to Bryant Park to play Pokemon Go to try catch some pokeymans and is buying me a ticket to go see it with him since it's his pay day so I can't say no to that. I have 0 expectations going into it. Last movie I saw in theatres was Triple 9 for free and it was pretty forgettable.
1. Depends on where you live and how many roommates. You can be playing 800 bucks living with 3 roommates or more.
2. Definitely Queens and Brooklyn and preferably in areas that not gentrifying at a rapid pace e.g. Crown Heights and parts of Bushwick. Use your best judgement. Ideally you want to have 30% your income go to rent.
3. I was born and raised here and have a different experience so the short answer is I don't know. To me, it's home and there's plenty to do. You have to experience it yourself to see if it lives up to your expectations. If you've lived in other major cities, chances are you'll adjust well but some people who move here from other states end up getting burned hard by it.
4. My 2 cents are that he's trying his best because whenever new buildings get developed, he pushes for developers to include affordable housing units for lower income families and the city just extended the rent control freeze for another year. It also comes down to the people who represent one's neighborhood in local/state/national politics to push for the needs of their constituents.
However, there's so much red tape and bureaucracy that gets in the way. Short answer: developers have loads of money and do whatever they want; Long answer: The Mayor/City Council is prepared to do whatever they can to make sure that it's still fair. We don't have a liberal governor to match the liberal mayor at the moment until the next election cycle so they continue to butt heads except when it comes to supporting the presidential candidate that they both worked for.
Speaking of places closing there's a family owned pizzeria on 84th and Lex that's closing down after being there for decades. Forgot the name of it but they might try to move it elsewhere. Also New York Art Central is closing down in September because the owner sold the building and business declined over the years. They've been in business for three generations! I'll definitely be stopping by to take advantage of their liquidation sale because art supplies can be damn expensive!
NYCmetsfan
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roommates make the insane parts of brooklyn fine.
JadedWriter
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I have a legit camera that I keep in a big ass bag, that's heavy with gear. I don't think I want to bring that on a date. My phone camera is so busted though. Not really good for anything. She's seen some of my pictures. She really liked the stuff from the LGBT Pride Parade.
Thanks for the responses guys. I'm planning on saving a fuckton of money in a year's time span and moving out there. Already got $3,000, and planning on having almost $10,000 when all is said and done.
I'm picking between New York City and Brazil in terms of where I want to move to. But I'm a bit worried about Brazil's political and economic state right now.
I realize that pay is obviously different their too. If I transferred a ~$35,000 wage from your average American state to whatever that would be for a similar position in New York City, would I be able to afford a studio apartment?
So I SHOULD be looking into Queen or Brooklyn?
I'm picking between New York City and Brazil in terms of where I want to move to. But I'm a bit worried about Brazil's political and economic state right now.
I realize that pay is obviously different their too. If I transferred a ~$35,000 wage from your average American state to whatever that would be for a similar position in New York City, would I be able to afford a studio apartment?
So I SHOULD be looking into Queen or Brooklyn?
Both since Manhattan is expensive. You gotta factor in the area, cost of living, ethnic make up of the neighborhood etc. Do you want to diversity? Look for places in Queens. Do you want to be near Prospect Park, then go for Brooklyn. Whatever is within your budget. I can't decide that for you. I'm in Northern Manhattan for reference but live with family.
So I'm on a motha-effin boat. Here's some pics of the band playing. They're called Kung-Fu, a funk/Rock fusion band. It sounds good:
Free you say?! That sounds good. The A train isn't running to my stop though this weekend so I would have to walk down to 168 to catch it.
JadedWriter
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Oh I wanna do this!
Also, Sat... well not sure but Gazele is coming into town and meeting him around Midtown West and shall figure out some places to go towards a Marriott Hotel.
davidwhangchoi
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ah, i see... i cut the cord to my cable and internet and using my phone's unlimited plan. are you on a shared plan?
it saved me a bit each month... using that extra money to buy macross stuff =)
fallengorn
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JadedWriter
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My plan is way too expensive for what it is. I don't even know what I'm paying for anymore.
What would be the cheapest studio I could find in Queens or Brooklyn that wouldn't be in the ghetto or something?
Are those good places to live?
EDIT - I found some reasonably priced places.
Are those good places to live?
EDIT - I found some reasonably priced places.
JadedWriter
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Just LIRR and metrocard yea?
Christopher
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Staten Island also has some amazing eateries I've been trying to expand my food horizons and New York food is the best
JadedWriter
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I'm still down. My mom has been driving me nuts after returning from her surgery yesterday so I'll be eager to get away for a while. Although the thought of drinking whiskey straight still makes me feel a bit disgusted.
JadedWriter
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Depends on the area and how much you need to replace when you move. If you can bring a bed, tv, flatware and whatever other basic shit you can think of bring it. Maybe 5K. Somebody else on here might know better than me. If you're moving for a job and need to wait some time to be moved onto the payroll, then up it to maybe 12K life is expensive.
For reference my plan is to move into a nonpricey room with roommates and sign up for a temp agency. After I get a job I will theb move somewhere else in the city, unless I enjoy the first place I go to.
JadedWriter
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I'll probably aim to be there like 3:30 or so
Hopefully Pokemon Go servers play nice since have some eggs to hatch!
Still home. If I were to leave to Brooklyn now, I'd be there by around 4ish. Might just head down to Midtown and wait around there. Downside is that I might get hungry at some point. I was gonna go and chill at the Marriott hotel food court while I charge my phone. Penguin, are you planning on meeting Gazelle at?
EDIT: Gonna head down in just a few mins. Will go to Jay St then figure things out from there. Hopefully you guys are still around the area then.
EDIT: Gonna head down in just a few mins. Will go to Jay St then figure things out from there. Hopefully you guys are still around the area then.
JadedWriter
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Date was my usual first date experience and wants to be friends, thus is life.
At least you have a reason to come out now. The girl I went to see Manhattanhenge on Tuesday told me the same thing on Tuesday but I wasn't Interested in being a tour guide so I deleted her number. On to the next one man.
I'm walking down to the hotel now. Will be waiting there. Take the elevator to 4F.
EDIT: Pic of where I'm sitting at:
JadedWriter
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She also lied about her height. Way too tall to be 5'4.
Hahaha, so guys aren't the only ones who lie about their height eh? That's funny. It's all in the pics because after all, a picture is worth a thousand words.