READ HERE: The honest truth about NYC
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8/2/2006
Dear Reader, I am going to give an honest, straight up font portrait of NYC just how it is in terms of living, working and playing here in the NYC area. I will not be complaining and focusing on negatives like other posters.
Living in NY area (Tri-state) is very challenging for newcomers and natives. It is very expensive, congested and costly. Yes it is dirty, 8 million people live here. Very long commutes for some. However, if you are well off in your career or business you will enjoy the benefits of the good life in the Tri-state. The well off have vacation homes for the summer in places like the Hamptons and Hudson valley and winter homes in Vermont or Mass. as well as a main home in NYC area. There is all types of housing. But very expensive. You do not get what you pay for. Indeed I will say it is hard to get ahead here unless your from here from a wealthy family that can start you off. In a nutshell living in the NY area offers a wide array of possiblities.
Working in the NY area can be tough and challenging. Its a grind! New job growth is very low. But creative and financial careers, there are plenty opp's out there. New York City is a tough egg to crack for newcomers and college grads. It a place where you really need to know someone. Its the top people who you know to get in basically. NETWORKING BY PHONE FAMILY OR FRIENDS best way for success here for employment. Most apply jobs on internet do not get the time a day. As most top execuatives and HR dept's wont even give you the time of day either. Salary growth is low. Worker satisfaction is low. In a nutshell unless you are working for yourself or a top position at a company, working in NYC can be ruthless. COLLEGE GRADS LOOKING TO MOVE TO NYC, RESEARCH IT HARD FIRST. THERE IS A LOT OF COMPETITION AND AMBITION HERE. CHECK OUT FORBES BEST CITIES FOR SINGLES. JOB GROWTH AND REPORT. ITS EXPENSIVE, YOUR ENTRY LEVEL PAYCHECK WILL BE SWALLOWED. NOT KIDDING!
Playing in the NY area is the best. Its very easy to have a great time. From NYC nighlife to the beaches in the summer and early fall. To some great skiing up north in NY and Vermont. Possiblities are endless. It can be costly too depending where your weekending. But there are plenty of cheap and free places to go. You do not need a car if you live in the city, use trains or rent a car for the weekend to go out to long island. The Hamptons are very expensive, but Fire Island and NJ shore is great and fair on the wallet. Numerous state park
George | New York, NY