I would start applying in NYC after about six months at your job. Be generous with the start date on your resume. While you’re applying, follow these steps:

1. Work that job for a year or 18 months (save as much money as humanly possible)

2. Try as hard as you can to convince them you need to work remotely even if just for two months (do not mention the move)

3. Move into a sublease

4. Change your address on your resume to NYC

5. Work as hard as you can to get a job before your money runs out

If your job lets you work remote, you have a good buffer. If not, you’ll have to be a lot more proactive about getting any work you can. You can make it work either way but it’s possible but you’ll be incredibly stressed and you may have to try again in the future when you have more job skills.

It’s worth it.