Yes, but simultaneously, the competition in NYC would be stiffer. You're* a computer nerd with a startup that pays crap-all now but might score big in 5 years.

Yes, but simultaneously, the competition in NYC would be stiffer. You're* a computer nerd with a startup that pays crap-all now but might score big in 5 years. The other three-quarters of the bar are lawyers or bankers who bring in a lot more than you do right now. Throw in all the actors and writers for good measure, and you can see that the competition is going to be challenging. I'm not saying that that makes it not worth the numbers advantage, but it certainly tempers that edge. I'm also not saying girls are swayed entirely by a man's financial prospects. * - generic example, not you specifically