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15 June 2017, 09:20 PM | #61 |
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15 June 2017, 09:32 PM | #62 |
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Nothing wrong with giving NYC a couple years. Commuting by bus is a good option in many NJ suburbs if you choose to live outside the city.
I did the NJ-NYC commute for 24 years and it's rough in bad weather, but you get used to it.
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15 June 2017, 11:05 PM | #63 |
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Unless it is an unholy amount of cash ... HELL NO!
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16 June 2017, 01:51 AM | #64 | |
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Completely agree. I have always felt that there is no point of living in NYC if it's not Manhattan. The other boros are great but it's not the same. Only Manhattan is officially New York, NY |
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16 June 2017, 02:04 AM | #65 | |
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Guy I used to work with at our NYC office lived in NJ. He rode the bus, 1 1/2 hours inbound, and to get home had to walk 1/2 hour to bus station and then ride the bus 1 1/2 hours home. I wouldn't do it at double my current rate. |
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16 June 2017, 02:04 AM | #66 |
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7 figure salary? Heck Yes! Anything less? Heck no!
Completely different way of life. You look like late 50s to early 60s age range. Do you really want to make such a radical lifestyle change? |
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16 June 2017, 04:59 AM | #68 | |
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I've done the reverse commute and there is no amount of money to make me do the commute to the city unless a helicopter to the 34th st helipad was involved. I'd kill myself if I had to take the metro-north twice a day, 5 days a week. I love living in a full service building. A house with a lawn just doesn't appeal to me although I may have to do it for my kid in the next couple years. I walk out my door and I'm exactly where I want to be. I like having 24/7 doorman and security, any kind of food and groceries delivered to my door, luggage carried up/down when traveling and making repairs requested via app. |
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16 June 2017, 05:10 AM | #69 | |
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I'm not sure I would give up Paul's place to relive that NYC. |
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16 June 2017, 05:23 AM | #70 | |
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The city is a great place to visit but living here, especially moving here in your late 40's or 50's is not a great idea unless its an incredible opportunity ie 7 digits Being single in NYC sucks. Meeting people, outside of the typical social circles of school and work, is pretty difficult. |
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16 June 2017, 05:24 AM | #71 |
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Having lived in NYC for 25 years, its a tough place. Live in Manhattan or don't make the jump. If for a couple of years why not? The beach is close!
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16 June 2017, 07:27 AM | #72 |
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Talking with ownership... long story, but a possibility is a week or two a month in Manhattan, the rest out of my home.
The stress of this is killing me!!!! Why can't Gerardo just adopt me?!?!?!?!? |
16 June 2017, 07:34 AM | #73 | |
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16 June 2017, 07:41 AM | #74 |
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I'll take a big house, or in this case an english manor, on a few acres any day over an apartment unless it was like trumps. Especially if it is close to or on the water like some places in greenwich where you can have a dock. Ive done the really nice condo thing in dc with doorman concierge and a host of amenities (like a private elevator to the metro). I'd take a house in potomac or bethesda any day. I don't even mind sittig in traffic for an hour or two if my daily is enough. Perhaps more relevantly I'd live in nyc or dc before the west coast or the west (no offense intended. I realize that is just my opinion).
My grandfather hopped on a train in old greenwich, hopped off walked across a tunnel and was at his office at the lincoln building (iirc the building name). Were you going to stamford? |
16 June 2017, 07:49 AM | #75 |
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There is a reason it appears lucrative, as it costs a lot to pull it off with some style. Probably a whole new wardrobe for starters along frequent tickets back to San Diego for sanity refreshers. I have friend whose some took position with Goldman about four years ago and he is ready for a change already.
Don't get me wrong as I think NY is great but just not a place for long term residency. Good luck no matter what you decide. Choices are what life is all about! |
16 June 2017, 07:55 AM | #76 | |
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There are great beaches in NJ. Our corporate office is in Newark and we have people that live all over the NY/NJ area and all raved about the shore. All I ever thought of was that stupid tv show on MTV. Then I was there over a summer weekend and a co-worker took me out to his place. I was shocked how nice the area was. They were trying to recruit me to a HO position. There was just not the money there to make it happen with a wife and young kids. Once my kids are grown and out of the house we will be much more mobile and I would think about anywhere but have to admit that the NYC area still would not be super high on the list. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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16 June 2017, 09:22 PM | #77 |
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I moved from NYC to LA two years ago. The greatest transition is the lack of space. So what appears lucrative is might not be. If you are single... go for it. If you have a family then that can be a big decision. There is nothing in the world like it! Trading gorgeous California sands for the grind of the city. Tough choice. The reason I left 1) started a family 2) lack of space
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17 June 2017, 10:27 AM | #78 |
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You should do it Paul!
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17 June 2017, 10:41 AM | #79 |
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I'd never live in NYC.
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17 June 2017, 11:34 AM | #80 |
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Best of luck in making the best decision for you.
It's exciting and sounds like quite a compliment to you, regardless of your final choice. |
17 June 2017, 12:14 PM | #81 |
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NYC is the Capital of the free world.
There is the best of everything there. Other places may be known for things but, Wall St= financial Capital Madison Ave=advertising Capital Fifth Avenue. Shopping Broadway....Theater Capital Diamond District Best city ever. Born there. That said, too big and fast for me to live there. Visits are great. Did I mention amazing ethnic foods? Good luck with your decision! |
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Hmm assuming you like flying (being a former pilot and all ) that could be good. How would housing work though? NYC is my favorite city to visit. By the time the trip is done, I'm more than ready to head home. I will say that if I was stinking rich I'd prolly never leave.
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18 June 2017, 04:48 AM | #83 |
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A week or two a month could work...just not in the winter or summer.
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18 June 2017, 05:34 AM | #84 |
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In NYC for a position interview
NYC is my favorite city to visit. By the time the trip is done, I'm more than ready to head home. I will say that if I was stinking rich I'd prolly never leave.[/QUOTE]
Have to agree...3 or 4 days and I'm ready to leave the city. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
19 June 2017, 12:40 PM | #85 |
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Paul, sorry to hijack your thread...
Is NYC ok to visit during early-mid November? I'm reading that temps should be around 50 -60 in the day and ~40 at night. True? I'd like to plan a short getaway towards the end of the year and I've never been to NYC so I thought this may be a good time. |
19 June 2017, 12:49 PM | #86 |
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Have to imagine the commute would be a blast for a man with his own, custom-fitted, personal transportation drone.
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19 June 2017, 01:10 PM | #87 | |
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I would say that the temps you posted are about right but maybe on the lower side side. In the last several year, November has been mild to warm. I always tell my friends who want to visit to plan spring or fall. Perfect weather for walking |
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19 June 2017, 01:39 PM | #88 |
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Have to agree fall is the absolute best time to visit the city. Particularly if you're going to ride the subways and walk a great deal.
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19 June 2017, 03:33 PM | #89 |
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Sometimes you make the money in NYC to enjoy it later in San Diego or elsewhere.
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