Making 75k rent free in an averagely expensive city. Got a job promotion offer for 105k in Manhattan. Not sure what to do...I like where I am now but NY seems like it could possibly be fun, wayyy expensive tho. Any advice? How much would I have to earn to make it equivalent? Pls help me decide.
2006-10-11 20:15:40 · 8 answers · asked by Viceroy of Jello 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Why don't you just give it a year and see what you think.
Sounds to me like a great opportunity, who wouldn't want to live in such an exciting city.
100k is an awesome wage, I can't see how you wouldn't be able to afford to live there. You don't have to live on Park Ave.
And if necessary, you may be able to share expenses with someone else.
Go; have a great time, soak up the atmosphere, the culture, nightlife, sights........
Better to not spend the rest of your life wondering "what if......"
2006-10-11 20:26:09 · answer #1 · answered by Yellowstonedogs 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
if you're satisfied with your life as is, stay with it---opportunity for change is only sometimes good. how difficult is it for you to move-family responsibilities? if you are young, may be a good chance to see more of the world, expand your resources and contacts. not many places to live that are not expensive. i lived in Manhattan for a few months-truly a 24/7 place---lights and sirens, sidewalks full of people rushing in every direction, not much sky to see for the buildings, beggars laying in streets, pretty dirty, as you may gather, m not fond of NYC, but some don't mind the fast pace---good luck, whatever your choice
2006-10-11 20:31:24 · answer #2 · answered by phyllis_neel 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Making $30,000 more a year, I wouldn't worry too much about the rent, Life is too short, so if you can have fun and work at the same time, then go for it. I would. =-) Remember everybody isnt as privilidge as you are, have some fun go to the Big Apple.
2006-10-11 20:22:50 · answer #3 · answered by shanlou02 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
waaay more in Manhattan.... 105k is nice but nothing close to the equilienlt. your house is gonna cost u like $1500/month for 1 bed room
2006-10-11 20:38:59 · answer #4 · answered by cowboysfan4lyfe 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have no boyfriend/girlfriend/husband/ wife or whatever and all I'd say go for it. You only live once might as well live it to the fullest and soudns like a good job!
2006-10-11 20:17:17 · answer #5 · answered by Ciji 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do it. You can ALWAYS move back home.
I took a chance and moved to Los Angeles. After 3 years, I didn't like it and I moved back East.
2006-10-11 20:24:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Manhattan is awsome!
2006-10-11 20:23:17 · answer #7 · answered by Ilya 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is a good chance, don't mess it up
2006-10-11 20:17:53 · answer #8 · answered by Notorious Guy 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋