Anyone live/work in NYC
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I'm thinking of applying for a job in NYC (yes, I'm getting that desperate.) While I grew up in upstate New York, save for what I see on TV and in the movies and read in books and news sources, I don't know much about the place. You know, like where to live, where not to live, the places that look great, but turn out to be fascist nightmares, the places that don't look so good, but turn out to be wonderful. How long are the commutes from various places, etc. Then there are things like grocery shopping. Here in the southwest [US], I've been spoiled by large supermarkets with relatively inexpensive food. And, of course, there's the school issue. My kids are going to be in 10th, 7th, 4th and 2nd grades. I'm not very concerned about elementary since the last school was perfectly dreadful and my kids are smart. I'm mostly concerned about High School. Any thoughts?
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I'm thinking of applying for a job in NYC (yes, I'm getting that desperate.) While I grew up in upstate New York, save for what I see on TV and in the movies and read in books and news sources, I don't know much about the place. You know, like where to live, where not to live, the places that look great, but turn out to be fascist nightmares, the places that don't look so good, but turn out to be wonderful. How long are the commutes from various places, etc. Then there are things like grocery shopping. Here in the southwest [US], I've been spoiled by large supermarkets with relatively inexpensive food. And, of course, there's the school issue. My kids are going to be in 10th, 7th, 4th and 2nd grades. I'm not very concerned about elementary since the last school was perfectly dreadful and my kids are smart. I'm mostly concerned about High School. Any thoughts?
A friend of mine just moved to NYC. Actually, he moved to New Jersey, right across the river from Manhattan, and saved himself many thousands of dollars in rent. You'll spend a lot of money to live in a detached house anywhere near the city itself (there's a reason commuter trains run all the way up to Poughkeepsie and all the way out Long Island). CheeseWeasle
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I'm thinking of applying for a job in NYC (yes, I'm getting that desperate.) While I grew up in upstate New York, save for what I see on TV and in the movies and read in books and news sources, I don't know much about the place. You know, like where to live, where not to live, the places that look great, but turn out to be fascist nightmares, the places that don't look so good, but turn out to be wonderful. How long are the commutes from various places, etc. Then there are things like grocery shopping. Here in the southwest [US], I've been spoiled by large supermarkets with relatively inexpensive food. And, of course, there's the school issue. My kids are going to be in 10th, 7th, 4th and 2nd grades. I'm not very concerned about elementary since the last school was perfectly dreadful and my kids are smart. I'm mostly concerned about High School. Any thoughts?
Well I live in Astoria, about 15 minutes (by subway from Central Park). It's pretty nice, and the rent's not bad. Getting a house there is out of the question, at least as far as I can tell, they are outlandishly expensive. I work near Wall Street, so my commute is basically 1 hour (door to door) each way. Food is more expensive for certain things, less so for others, all in all it not that bad (maybe 10% more ??). However everything else is more expensive (particularly car and rent), our car insurance tripled what it used to be (full coverage) to now just having the bare minimum. Our rent almost tripled. Utilities seem more (maybe 10%-20% more - just a guess). Phone - don't remember. Travel, i.e. the subway - I spend $70 a month for a 30 day pass. Doctor/Dentist seem a bit more but I don't know how to gauge this since I so rarely go. Some salaries go up (as a programmer I am pretty sure I make more here than in the midwest) for some things, but others are kind of low (i.e. starting salary for a teacher in Manhattan is ~32K I think, which is pretty awful for living here). Entertainment can be pricey if you don't do some investigating for what's what. Though we never really go out so I can't give you much info there. I hear people complain about some of the public schools here, but we don't have kids so I don't know for sure. I have heard there are a lot of problems and Bloomberg is cutting stuff all across the board. When all is said and done, I really love living here, I like the people, love the city, and just really like the energy of the place. ¡El diablo está en mis pantalones! ¡Mire, mire! Real Mentats use only 100% pure, unfooled around with Sapho Juice(tm)!
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I'm thinking of applying for a job in NYC (yes, I'm getting that desperate.) While I grew up in upstate New York, save for what I see on TV and in the movies and read in books and news sources, I don't know much about the place. You know, like where to live, where not to live, the places that look great, but turn out to be fascist nightmares, the places that don't look so good, but turn out to be wonderful. How long are the commutes from various places, etc. Then there are things like grocery shopping. Here in the southwest [US], I've been spoiled by large supermarkets with relatively inexpensive food. And, of course, there's the school issue. My kids are going to be in 10th, 7th, 4th and 2nd grades. I'm not very concerned about elementary since the last school was perfectly dreadful and my kids are smart. I'm mostly concerned about High School. Any thoughts?
Joe Woodbury wrote: I'm thinking of applying for a job in NYC (yes, I'm getting that desperate.) While I grew up in upstate New York, save for what I see on TV and in the movies and read in books and news sources, I don't know much about the place. Well, there's nothing but yellow cabs on the streets. And they honk the horn continuously. Also, there's lots of that steam rising up from holes in the pavements. Hotdog stands on every street corner, usually with at least two 'cops' having their lunch. Oh yes, and attorneys running up and down 5th Avenue with their briefcases, trying to hail those honking yellow cabs. And if you take a wrong street there are lots of prostitutes and people with guns waiting to mug you. And every park is full of rollerbladers and people playing basketball while listening to their ghetto-blaster. Oh, hang on a minute - Did you want the TV version or the real life version? ;P John www.silveronion.com[^]
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Joe Woodbury wrote: I'm thinking of applying for a job in NYC (yes, I'm getting that desperate.) While I grew up in upstate New York, save for what I see on TV and in the movies and read in books and news sources, I don't know much about the place. Well, there's nothing but yellow cabs on the streets. And they honk the horn continuously. Also, there's lots of that steam rising up from holes in the pavements. Hotdog stands on every street corner, usually with at least two 'cops' having their lunch. Oh yes, and attorneys running up and down 5th Avenue with their briefcases, trying to hail those honking yellow cabs. And if you take a wrong street there are lots of prostitutes and people with guns waiting to mug you. And every park is full of rollerbladers and people playing basketball while listening to their ghetto-blaster. Oh, hang on a minute - Did you want the TV version or the real life version? ;P John www.silveronion.com[^]
And barely employed twenty somethings can afford a very large, nice apartment. And the muggers wait for you? How nice.
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And barely employed twenty somethings can afford a very large, nice apartment. And the muggers wait for you? How nice.
Don't forget the cops. They get to live in penthouse apartments and drive GT40s all while wearing silk Armani suits. I knew I was in the wrong industry!
Paul Watson
Bluegrass
Cape Town, South AfricaRobert Edward Caldecott wrote: My father-in-law calls yer man bits "weasels"
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Don't forget the cops. They get to live in penthouse apartments and drive GT40s all while wearing silk Armani suits. I knew I was in the wrong industry!
Paul Watson
Bluegrass
Cape Town, South AfricaRobert Edward Caldecott wrote: My father-in-law calls yer man bits "weasels"
I thought that was Miami.
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Joe Woodbury wrote: I'm thinking of applying for a job in NYC (yes, I'm getting that desperate.) While I grew up in upstate New York, save for what I see on TV and in the movies and read in books and news sources, I don't know much about the place. Well, there's nothing but yellow cabs on the streets. And they honk the horn continuously. Also, there's lots of that steam rising up from holes in the pavements. Hotdog stands on every street corner, usually with at least two 'cops' having their lunch. Oh yes, and attorneys running up and down 5th Avenue with their briefcases, trying to hail those honking yellow cabs. And if you take a wrong street there are lots of prostitutes and people with guns waiting to mug you. And every park is full of rollerbladers and people playing basketball while listening to their ghetto-blaster. Oh, hang on a minute - Did you want the TV version or the real life version? ;P John www.silveronion.com[^]
hahahaha if only it were really like that i left cos its more like a disney theme park based on what new york is supposed to be like ... the reality is sadly more expensive and dirty and stressful and less exciting and edgy than the image i was sooooooooooooooo disappointed with it west coast is the best coast heh
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I'm thinking of applying for a job in NYC (yes, I'm getting that desperate.) While I grew up in upstate New York, save for what I see on TV and in the movies and read in books and news sources, I don't know much about the place. You know, like where to live, where not to live, the places that look great, but turn out to be fascist nightmares, the places that don't look so good, but turn out to be wonderful. How long are the commutes from various places, etc. Then there are things like grocery shopping. Here in the southwest [US], I've been spoiled by large supermarkets with relatively inexpensive food. And, of course, there's the school issue. My kids are going to be in 10th, 7th, 4th and 2nd grades. I'm not very concerned about elementary since the last school was perfectly dreadful and my kids are smart. I'm mostly concerned about High School. Any thoughts?
Hi Joe, N.Y.C. is a very nice place to live, only if you are either young or rich. I have lived in NYC for most of my life, about 30 yrs. and I have been looking to move out for about the last 2 yrs. The cost of living is somewhat expensive but it is comparable to what a professional may get paid. Within the city limits, 5 boroughs, you will probably not find a home or apartment that is reasonably priced to purchase or rent in a decent neighborhood. Most of my friends have moved to the outer suburbs within the past 5 yrs., now the cost of living there has increased as well. Public schools are quite crowded, so expect you and your spouse to spend a little more time educating your children, or they will wander and suffer accordingly. That is the role my wife and I play with our children (ages 14, 4, 2), to provide and educate them, in order for them to become upstanding citizens in our society. Good luck and maybe when I find a decent place to relocate, I will let you in on the SECRET! Rob
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hahahaha if only it were really like that i left cos its more like a disney theme park based on what new york is supposed to be like ... the reality is sadly more expensive and dirty and stressful and less exciting and edgy than the image i was sooooooooooooooo disappointed with it west coast is the best coast heh
You're in the West now? What parts?
Jon Sagara
A bottle a night isn't alcoholism - it's persistence! -- A coworker, jokingly -
You're in the West now? What parts?
Jon Sagara
A bottle a night isn't alcoholism - it's persistence! -- A coworker, jokingly -
Very nice! I'm about 4 hours south of you in San Luis Obispo.
Jon Sagara
A bottle a night isn't alcoholism - it's persistence! -- A coworker, jokingly -
Very nice! I'm about 4 hours south of you in San Luis Obispo.
Jon Sagara
A bottle a night isn't alcoholism - it's persistence! -- A coworker, jokinglyI'm temporarily living in Simi Valley right now and looking for work. You guys hiring?
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I'm temporarily living in Simi Valley right now and looking for work. You guys hiring?
I was under the impression that my company was under a hiring freeze, but our intranet site has job listings, so they must be hiring again. What are you qualifications? Education? Experience? etc... It might be easier to just send me your resume. You can send it to the address that appears in this email. [EDIT] I must add that all the jobs would require relocation to Mountain View. [/EDIT] OT: I was in Simi Valley just a few weeks ago for a wedding. Very nice place. :)
Jon Sagara
A bottle a night isn't alcoholism - it's persistence! -- A coworker, jokingly