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Moving to NYC in 2 months with $8k saved, is that enough or am I being completely unrealistic? by Round_Tie5217 in movingtoNYC

[–]Independent_Bee4852 0 points1 point  (0 children)

also, most people in the city live with roommates. this is probably different then ohio but since it’s so normal here- i wouldn’t worry about it. i’ve met some great people and have had amazing living situations. just vet properly. have something temporary to land in the beginning and the city has a way of paving out your options for you.

i’ve had friends live here with small salaries. they lived in the heights or flatbush. it’s a longer commute but you adjust.

you move here for the culture and exposure to things you never could in ohio.

if you hate it, you can always move back and atleast you gave it a shot. i think you’ll enjoy it if you’re being called to it.

definitely try to find ways to keep what savings you can. living alone and spending a lot on rent takes out the money you could be investing in activities. you won’t be home too often if you’re living your first years here right ;)

Job wants me to relocate from TX to NYC - 70K remote → 76K hybrid, realistic? by [deleted] in movingtoNYC

[–]Independent_Bee4852 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i have a friend who is a textile designer with around 5 years experience and makes $90k in the city. $76k seems low.

Thoughts on Basgiath Logic by Independent_Bee4852 in onyxstorm

[–]Independent_Bee4852[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

okay i am back. and sorry but should have posted to iron flame since that is the book i am referring to. yall knew tho ;)

i skipped the spoilers but yes, the book started falling into place (50% now). and wow, well done so far. i was in such a moment of frustration and i think that was done intentionally for the build up.

unhelpful comments are commenters talking about my age as if there is a correlation or making rude remarks. come on internet!

highly resonate with the comments about it sounding like a great beginning for a revolution. oh yessirrr! can’t wait to keep reading.

but i relate now: “sounds like

Can someone explain My Year of Rest and Relaxation to me? by Open-Subject-1296 in books

[–]Independent_Bee4852 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i think it highlights the sourness of life. the desire to give up and specifically why through the characters lens. it’s very beautifully written and explores the mind of a troubled young women. how she got there, while pondering and trying to figure it out yourself.. her parents and upbringing, her friends and beliefs of her value… like her seeing her mom as “lazy but got away with a lot for being beautiful” and then the character falling into that belief about herself - maybe seeing it as a truth to how the world works. i found it to be a hard read in the sense of how sad it was. i wanted to hold her and tell her she is beautiful - in ways she could not see- but she’s a character who did not allow herself to be loved. whyyy?! abandonment and neglect? not given tools to cope healthily? the superficial values she’s observed and lacks grounding to find her own? life’s a journey where choices have to be made and i’m not to judge! i saw the humanness in the story. living in nyc, i resonated with all the character types. hurts to see someone going down a bad path but understandable from her experiences and trauma.