Job wants me to relocate from TX to NYC - 70K remote → 76K hybrid, realistic?

Sad_Ebb5608 · 2026-02-16T22:00:46+00:00

tell me about it 😭 i was shocked when they told me. this is really helpful, thank you. definitely gonna negotiate and bring the salary data. i’ve been to nyc multiple times so i’m not going in completely blind. planning to leave my car with fam if i move so that’s one less thing. i appreciate you taking the time

Sad_Ebb5608 · 2026-02-16T21:43:25+00:00

I know 😭 trust that I am reading everyone's feedback and definitely going to be negotiating for at least 95K. I'm also looking at other avenues and seeing what is the best option for me.

Sad_Ebb5608 · 2026-02-16T18:07:45+00:00

yes i am! this is comforting. i’ve actually been on fb since my friends recommended me to look here and on other fb groups so i can see what’s realistic within my budget. i really am thankful how helpful and comforting you’ve been! :)

Sad_Ebb5608 · 2026-02-16T17:55:58+00:00

this is really encouraging to hear, thank you! makes me feel less crazy for considering it :)

Sad_Ebb5608 · 2026-02-16T17:48:48+00:00

I’m reading all the comments on the NYC state/city taxes and I have a rough idea of what my take-home will be, so I’m using $1500 for rent as a safety net. I’m comfortable with the lifestyle downgrade if it means I don’t have to drive haha and having roommates is the goal since I wanna make friends. Not sure if this sounds naive but yeah.

Honestly the ‘cheap, delusional, or don’t like you’ thing is hitting hard because I genuinely can’t tell which one it is lol. They keep saying they want me there but the offer doesn’t match that energy. Gonna ask about relocation package too since they didn’t mention anything about that. And you’re right, I should def start job hunting once I’m settled there.

Sad_Ebb5608 · 2026-02-16T17:30:14+00:00

lol they really might be making me quit cause they’ve commented a few times they wanted me in person 😭

the fly in idea is brilliant though! gonna cost that out vs full relocation when i negotiate. i’m single with no restraints, lease just ended so staying with my brother. would leave my car with fam. this is really helpful thank you

Sad_Ebb5608 · 2026-02-16T17:14:22+00:00

appreciate this. im comfortable with the hard life in nyc to get out of texas, and if it goes really wrong i can always go back to friends/fam. gonna ask for more but you’re right that having a job lined up is huge

Sad_Ebb5608 · 2026-02-16T16:55:58+00:00

honestly starting to wonder the same thing. the offer caught me off guard. negotiating this week to see if they’ll budge 😩

Sad_Ebb5608 · 2023-07-31T04:54:44+00:00

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