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You're talking about Manhattan. NYC is a big place. A lot of people live in outer boroughs (and I don't mean Downtown Brooklyn), where it's a yes, one hour comm
by zavulon 15y ago
You're talking about Manhattan. NYC is a big place. A lot of people live in outer boroughs (and I don't mean Downtown Brooklyn), where it's a yes, one hour commute to work, but you can rent a house with a driveway, or find parking with absolutely no problem (street cleaning once a week). And if you live in Manhattan, you don't need a car anyway.
- bitwize 15y agoIf you work in finance, then not living in Manhattan means you're not "serious" and will be passed over for promotions, etc. Basically, high rollers are expected to live a high-roller lifestyle. If you display signs of frugality it means you're still thinking like a poor person.
- afterburner 15y agoNot that I disagree, but there's also the practical angle: if you spend 2 hours commuting every day, that's cutting into the hours you can show that you devote to work.
- zavulon 15y agoThat's not true at all. I know plenty of people working in upper echelons of finance companies that live in outer boroughs, New Jersey, Long Island, Westchester, etc. I would actually say most are.
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- mahyarm 15y agoThe east bay is also similarly cheaper.