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A reasonable question. What are the non-negotiables that compel people to live in Manhattan? Is it being able to walk to noodles 24/7, or something else?

by wyclif 3y ago

jareklupinski 3y ago
yup, when you're on a roll into the wee hours and you're hungry... there's no where else where I can have a tasty hot sandwich made for me at 2am without it being a big deal
rcme 3y ago
Being close to work is the biggest benefit. Especially for young professionals who don’t need a lot of space and are looking to grind in their careers. Also, when they’re not working, being able to have fun is a plus.
- throwawaysleep 3y ago
  If you have a job that is specifically NY based that is hard to get elsewhere and is an actual paid in money, not cachet career (i.e not working for a magazine) like banking or software, you should earn the 180K pretty easily.
  - stemlord 3y ago
    Why would someone live in new york city if they don't make $180k? Do you realize how out of touch the implications of that question are? There are so many nuances to life that drive people to be in certain places. NYC is a huge metropolis. Get real.
    - sowbug 3y ago
      This is ChatGPT's attempt to rephrase your comment in polite, constructive language. It's important to consider the various factors that influence people's choices, as the question seems to overlook the complexities of life. New York City is a vibrant and diverse metropolis with a multitude of reasons that attract individuals. Let's try to be more realistic and understanding.
pcurve 3y ago
I think some of that for sure. I can't speak for others, but for me, I actually like big cities. Watching people. Don't need to own cars to get around. Food variety. Interesting buildings. Cultural stuff. I guess that's why people in NY pay almost 45% of their after tax income towards housing related expenses, which is the highest in the U.S.
- ghaff 3y ago
  Aside from the fact that many work there, yeah. It's often the I don't really want to leave the city to speak of unless it's a vacation, no car, tons of stuff to do and places to eat.

A reasonable question. What are the non-negotiables that compel people to live in Manhattan? Is it being able to walk to noodles 24/7, or something else?

by wyclif 3y ago

A reasonable question. What are the non-negotiables that compel people to live in Manhattan? Is it being able to walk to noodles 24/7, or something else?

jareklupinski 3y ago

yup, when you're on a roll into the wee hours and you're hungry... there's no where else where I can have a tasty hot sandwich made for me at 2am without it being a big deal

rcme 3y ago

Being close to work is the biggest benefit. Especially for young professionals who don’t need a lot of space and are looking to grind in their careers. Also, when they’re not working, being able to have fun is a plus.

throwawaysleep 3y ago
If you have a job that is specifically NY based that is hard to get elsewhere and is an actual paid in money, not cachet career (i.e not working for a magazine) like banking or software, you should earn the 180K pretty easily.
- stemlord 3y ago
  Why would someone live in new york city if they don't make $180k? Do you realize how out of touch the implications of that question are? There are so many nuances to life that drive people to be in certain places. NYC is a huge metropolis. Get real.
  - sowbug 3y ago
    This is ChatGPT's attempt to rephrase your comment in polite, constructive language. It's important to consider the various factors that influence people's choices, as the question seems to overlook the complexities of life. New York City is a vibrant and diverse metropolis with a multitude of reasons that attract individuals. Let's try to be more realistic and understanding.

pcurve 3y ago

I think some of that for sure. I can't speak for others, but for me, I actually like big cities. Watching people. Don't need to own cars to get around. Food variety. Interesting buildings. Cultural stuff. I guess that's why people in NY pay almost 45% of their after tax income towards housing related expenses, which is the highest in the U.S.

ghaff 3y ago
Aside from the fact that many work there, yeah. It's often the I don't really want to leave the city to speak of unless it's a vacation, no car, tons of stuff to do and places to eat.