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re: Moving to New York in your 20s
Posted on 12/28/25 at 11:47 am to Prominentwon
Posted on 12/28/25 at 11:47 am to Prominentwon
New York City is a lot of fun if you're young and super extraverted.
But, even if you are young and super extraverted, if you aren't making a lot of money, living in New York City is a massive struggle.
I had a family member move there out of college. He lived in a shoe box apartment, but tolerated it because he was having so much fun going out with his friends where he wasn't even around the apartment much.
Time went on, he started having job issues (it certainly feels like, on average, jobs in NYC have higher standards than jobs elsewhere), he got tired of living in a tiny apartment, had a rodent problem in this tiny apartment, everything was extraordinarily expensive (along with high taxes), and he eventually just couldn't do it anymore and moved away.
As an introvert who doesn't want to rely on public transport and likes green space, the thought of having a crowded, non-drivable city, where the only real green I would see is in one specific park would be enough to drive me insane. And I literally couldn't afford to live there on my current salary without living in some cheap shoebox where I would almost assuredly have pest issues.
No thank you.
But, even if you are young and super extraverted, if you aren't making a lot of money, living in New York City is a massive struggle.
I had a family member move there out of college. He lived in a shoe box apartment, but tolerated it because he was having so much fun going out with his friends where he wasn't even around the apartment much.
Time went on, he started having job issues (it certainly feels like, on average, jobs in NYC have higher standards than jobs elsewhere), he got tired of living in a tiny apartment, had a rodent problem in this tiny apartment, everything was extraordinarily expensive (along with high taxes), and he eventually just couldn't do it anymore and moved away.
As an introvert who doesn't want to rely on public transport and likes green space, the thought of having a crowded, non-drivable city, where the only real green I would see is in one specific park would be enough to drive me insane. And I literally couldn't afford to live there on my current salary without living in some cheap shoebox where I would almost assuredly have pest issues.
No thank you.
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Posted on 12/28/25 at 11:52 am to Prominentwon
My daughter moved there in September. Graduated in Music Theatre in May. 2bd room apt in Astoria for $2600. So her share is $1300. We are providing some support while she auditions and secures enough other work to make ends meet. It is a very small chance of success in this industry but the regret of not trying I think is worse. If it doesn’t work out, she has the experience of living in one of the most amazing cities in the world. She went halfway across the country to college not knowing a single person there. So I think she has the fortitude to be on her own in NYC. If anyone has any connections in the industry, hit me up please.
Posted on 12/28/25 at 11:57 am to DustyDinkleman
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If $1500/mo for a broom closet is “making it” then I’m happy to not have “made it”
If that's moving up then I'm moving out.
Posted on 12/28/25 at 12:03 pm to The Torch
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She could barely survive and ended up selling her car because it cost $800.00 a month for a parking spot.
Why did she need a car? She should have sold it
Posted on 12/28/25 at 12:43 pm to NorthstarinLA
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NorthstarinLA
There’s a lot of bullshite in your little anecdote.
Posted on 12/28/25 at 12:45 pm to Aubie Spr96
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Niece is an overachiever and works for JP Morgan in some executive assistant job
I’ve never head an executive assistant job being described as something an overachiever does.
Posted on 12/28/25 at 12:59 pm to Prominentwon
frick NYC
Posted on 12/28/25 at 1:06 pm to LSUPilot07
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frick NYC
Why?
Posted on 12/28/25 at 1:13 pm to Prominentwon
New York City would be a great place to live if you’re wealthy. It would be miserable if you’re not.
Posted on 12/28/25 at 1:16 pm to Lou Loomis
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New York City would be a great place to live if you’re wealthy. It would be miserable if you’re not.
What do you mean by “wealthy”? And why would it be miserable if you aren’t?
Posted on 12/28/25 at 1:21 pm to Mo Jeaux
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Oh good lord. I wonder how some of you function in life.
Hey, the chance of this happening isn't zero. Keep your head on a swivel.
Posted on 12/28/25 at 1:27 pm to Prominentwon
Knew a few who did this during/after college. 1 made it somewhat, he’s been an extra in a few shows but not a household name. The other came about similarly, broadway stuff but they both make a living. Everyone else came back after a while
Posted on 12/28/25 at 1:31 pm to Prominentwon
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Where’d you start off?
Not me, one of my cousins. Started in NYC after media production related degree in college
Posted on 12/28/25 at 1:39 pm to Prominentwon
My son did. He joined IATSE in New Orleans and transferred to NYC after a couple of years. TV/film and stage jobs are mostly union. Most unions require working a certain amount of days before joining. Some live TV is staffed by IBEW.
Posted on 12/28/25 at 1:41 pm to Prominentwon
If you want to work behind the scenes in TV, NEP and Game Creek Video both have engineering apprenticeship programs. Plenty of work in NYC.
Posted on 12/28/25 at 1:46 pm to Prominentwon
Moving to Mamdaniland is a bold move.
Best ways to succeed in NYC
1. Money. Lots of it.
2. Born / Raised in NYC with a lifetime of connections
3. Eccentric with non-American heritage
Best ways to succeed in NYC
1. Money. Lots of it.
2. Born / Raised in NYC with a lifetime of connections
3. Eccentric with non-American heritage
Posted on 12/28/25 at 1:47 pm to MyRockstarComplex
When we were visiting her she was auditioning for a play.
While there we met a young man that lives in Hammond.
While there we met a young man that lives in Hammond.
Posted on 12/28/25 at 1:48 pm to Tempratt
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If tweet fails to load, click here. I know a guy…
Seems to have worked out pretty well for him
This post was edited on 12/28/25 at 1:49 pm
Posted on 12/28/25 at 1:55 pm to Prominentwon
She should go to sowela for an instrument degree
Jk
I’ve known 3 ppl that have gone to NYC - only one is still there and she’s a lawyer.
Jk
I’ve known 3 ppl that have gone to NYC - only one is still there and she’s a lawyer.
Posted on 12/28/25 at 2:07 pm to Prominentwon
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Have you or anyone you know ever made that jump?
I know quite a few who did just that. One or two stuck it out, most left. Most of the friends and family I know who have kids in NYC with legit jobs, finance, accounting, law, are subsidizing them to the tune of 24 to 50k a year so they can live in nice areas. Only a few are totally off the tit.
I have never seen the attraction to New York but many love it, it is their Mecca.
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