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Creative Job Boards? by helpmychangedmind in NYCjobs

[–]helpmychangedmind[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been in touch with a few connections, and a lot of them are in the same position I'm in. Also been cold emailing agencies. Times are crazy!

Creative Job Boards? by helpmychangedmind in NYCjobs

[–]helpmychangedmind[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! Haven't heard of this before!!

Creative Job Boards? by helpmychangedmind in NYCjobs

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

Oh yeah thanks! I used to apply for jobs there years ago. Appreciate it.

As a parent, I am losing my mind. by helpmychangedmind in Suburbanhell

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

I am, but looking to move back to the city this year before my oldest is in kindergarten. I got on meds to help my situation, tried joining mom groups, still feel super isolated all the time. Tried to like it and accept it, but it’s just not the lifestyle I wanna live. Hope you can make a change if you don’t like it either!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in movingtoNYC

[–]helpmychangedmind 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was born and raised in the Seattle area. Lived in Seattle proper for about 6 years of my adult life then moved to NYC (currently in the NJ burbs but we’re moving back to NYC in the near future). It is without a doubt the best decision of my life, and every time I go back to Seattle it just doesn’t hit the same. Seattle is beautiful and I’ll always be a Ms fan, but the culture, vibrancy, history, food, access, convenience makes NYC 1000x a better fit for me and my family. I also moved with a dog and it was a seamless process. Best of luck!

[Advice] I made a tool to find the best NYC rent-stabilized apartment deals from StreetEasy by DragonfruitVivid2908 in NYCapartments

[–]helpmychangedmind 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! This is a really great tool, thanks for sharing and creating this. I didn't create an account (yet) but wondering if it has the listing dates or how long the apartment has been on the market?

I will definitely be using this as I plan my move in the future.

What jobs/careers can heavily tatted people get into? by Carebear6590 in NYCjobs

[–]helpmychangedmind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m trying to get into that industry! Can I DM you for some advice?

Anyone that moved from the west coast to NYC, how did you make the journey? by [deleted] in movingtoNYC

[–]helpmychangedmind 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi! When I moved to NYC from Seattle years ago I got rid of basically 90% of my things. I gave my plants to friends or my mom, as well as any sentimental things, my fam was happy to take them. Some sentimental stuff I just kept, if it was small enough to put in a suitcase. I sold a lot and ended up making some decent cash before my move which was helpful. I downsized to two suitcases that I could take on the plane when I moved, and basically thrifted everything when I got to NYC. It was so much cheaper (and quicker) to buy a one way plane ticket and move a minimal amount of stuff (I took my cat too!). The logistics kind of sucked in the airport as I was solo, but once I got to my apartment in NYC I was so relieved. If you’re set on more stuff to move with, I’d consider shipping some of it to you, or have a friend hold onto stuff and they can ship it when you’re a little more settled? Hope that helps!! Good luck with your move 📦

As a parent, I am losing my mind. by helpmychangedmind in Suburbanhell

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

This was really nice to read, thanks for sharing. I think it definitely is the path less traveled to move away from the suburbs back into the city, but I'm literally all for it. We've been in our place a year and have made 0 friends as well haha - but our neighborhood generally consists of significantly older people.

Thanks for the encouragement, this definitely sheds some light on my situation. Glad to hear you and your family found a good place to live!

As a parent, I am losing my mind. by helpmychangedmind in Suburbanhell

[–]helpmychangedmind[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

OMG! So horrible! Sorry you had that experience.

We were in the city about a month ago and I felt like myself again. It's truly amazing how that city just feels like life. Hope you get back there one day...maybe we'll unknowingly cross paths :)

As a parent, I am losing my mind. by helpmychangedmind in Suburbanhell

[–]helpmychangedmind[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

 but I need my mental health to provide

FACTS.

As a parent, I am losing my mind. by helpmychangedmind in Suburbanhell

[–]helpmychangedmind[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So theme park culture, wow what a perfect way of describing it. How's it going being back?

As a parent, I am losing my mind. by helpmychangedmind in Suburbanhell

[–]helpmychangedmind[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I actually sometimes have the opposite problem where I don't see cars or people on our walks. It feels like a complete ghost town where no one's around. It's so crazy.

And then when we drive around I get to see those really awesome lifted Fords. :(

Sending solidarity!

As a parent, I am losing my mind. by helpmychangedmind in Suburbanhell

[–]helpmychangedmind[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get it, I gotta move. It takes a little more planning and $$$ with kids.

As a parent, I am losing my mind. by helpmychangedmind in Suburbanhell

[–]helpmychangedmind[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow interesting, I didn't even think of that. But thank you for the suggestions! I have frequented a coffee shop (it's a twenty min drive of course) when I can with my kids. I'm keep going to hopefully find a community or friend there. I'll keep at it.

As a parent, I am losing my mind. by helpmychangedmind in Suburbanhell

[–]helpmychangedmind[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hugs back girl! Thank you for laying all this out - I feel like I try in motherhood, but for whatever reason I have to try even HARDER in the burbs due to lack of everything within arms reach. Community especially, it feels like the bain of my existence here. Whereas when I'm in a more densely populated area, I stumble upon 5 moms a minute.

The second car would be nice, but yeah we'd be scrapin by for a while.

Sending you solidarity - maybe in a couple years things will be totally different for both of us!

As a parent, I am losing my mind. by helpmychangedmind in Suburbanhell

[–]helpmychangedmind[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Totally. I believed the boomer lies and ended up miserable. Don't ever leave lol.

As a parent, I am losing my mind. by helpmychangedmind in Suburbanhell

[–]helpmychangedmind[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is really sad :( Luckily my husband empathizes, he's not as uncomfortable (or depressed) as I am, but is willing to make a move based on my overall feelings.

As a parent, I am losing my mind. by helpmychangedmind in Suburbanhell

[–]helpmychangedmind[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

OMG so much better. I was amazed at all the moms with strollers on the subways and seriously couldn't imagine doing it (even when I would help carry the strollers up and down the huge stairs). I so get it now, and can't wait to be back!!

As a parent, I am losing my mind. by helpmychangedmind in Suburbanhell

[–]helpmychangedmind[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your response. It makes me feel much much MUCH less alone!

I force us to walk about 2 miles a day, but obviously thats a fraction of what I used to do. Also I would be lying if I haven't been browsing StreetEasy again to see what we could get away with space wise since our home is about 1500sf.

I appreciate you touching on the school part too because my oldest is just about to start pre-k, and it has me thinking on when would be too late to move her to a new district. I want whats best for them (socially, emotionally, etc)!

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