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It is true that people can squeeze by in a place like NYC with the right moves (as you have), but a configuration like this one may not be sustainable for those
by jamespitts 10y ago
It is true that people can squeeze by in a place like NYC with the right moves (as you have), but a configuration like this one may not be sustainable for those who want to raise a family.
- muninn_ 10y agoNew York City is not a place to raise a family. Move somewhere else. Period. You can raise a family and go to some of the best schools in the country in places like Wisconsin, Minnesota, Ohio, etc....
- maratd 10y agoThis isn't remotely true. The NYC metro area is massive, with plenty of family friendly neighborhoods with good commute times to midtown. Plenty of places in northern NJ and elsewhere with good schools.
- jamespitts 10y agoYou are describing the condition but not addressing why it should be that way. IMO it is a basic human right to be able to live and thrive in our community. Of course I am not suggesting we all go live in the Hamptons and live it up. But it seems to me that each of us is born in a place, and that place, having a government and resources, is obligated to foster a decent and productive existence for that person as they pass through life.
- the_gastropod 10y agoI don't think I'm "squeezing by". There's a lot of fat I'd need to trim for there to be any "squeezing". A family is definitely more costly than a single person, and may be more difficult. But the article defines middle class as $50-$125k / year. With a $125k salary, you could afford 3 people living like me (including each having their own apartment). So I think the article is a bit extreme. On $50k, it'd be harder, but definitely do-able with some effort.