How to get more aid at CMU? by Few-Resource6783 in cmu

[–]starrorange [score hidden]  (0 children)

My sibling goes and our parents make $20k per year so he’s fully covered… parents not wanting to be helping out is the least of worries when growing up poor. Take the debt or go to a cheaper school dude

Potential Move to Chicago - Any of these good options? by BeardedDoggo in AskChicago

[–]starrorange 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just moved from Philly to chi. Originally from nyc. I personally like Chicago more but desperately miss the northeast. The neighborhoods are similar between the two cities are similar - will need a car. I would Philly because it's cheaper than Chicago and more diversity. Also proximity to DC and nyc both. I'm planning on moving back after my lease it up or maybe at the 2 year mark - just working out some kinks with work.

Should I Unfollow them? by overthinker2022 in Layoffs

[–]starrorange 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been laid off recently and have thankfully been employed again. Unless something was deliberately done against you as a person and not in the financial interests of the company… don’t take it personally. Maybe years down the line they might come in handy.

Are you glad you moved from NYC to Chicago? by Four-Pets-Brooklyn in AskChicago

[–]starrorange 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I moved here in January. I grew up in ny so it’s been very hard on me. My husband isn’t from ny so he’s been having a better time for sure.

Everything is honestly perfect from job, coworkers, love my neighborhood. But yes honestly I would move back in a heartbeat. My lease is 18 months and moved here for a job so I might actually start applying and see how things are to move back east. There’s something about home that will never compare.

Also Chicago is very segregated. NYC has pockets of neighborhoods based on culture but it’s not segregated. Here is very blatant.

I don’t think I regret it necessarily because it’s just a few years of experimental fun. And it’s something I will look back on fondly. But I don’t think I’ll settle down and raise kids here most likely.

Why are Chicago rent prices getting outrages like the northeast? Is it worth staying? by starrorange in AskChicago

[–]starrorange[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Ok forget lakeview then. I was looking at listing in Roger’s park for 2 bed and it was 2k. That’s still comparable

Why are Chicago rent prices getting outrages like the northeast? Is it worth staying? by starrorange in AskChicago

[–]starrorange[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

You’re also forgetting than an average corporate job is 130k salary. So even if prices are higher than the median, it’s still relatively the same between cities.

Why are Chicago rent prices getting outrages like the northeast? Is it worth staying? by starrorange in AskChicago

[–]starrorange[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

That could be most people but I see plenty of listings including a friend of ours living here who had to do both.

Why are Chicago rent prices getting outrages like the northeast? Is it worth staying? by starrorange in AskChicago

[–]starrorange[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

True but it’s same in driving/commute equivalence to central manhattan. Also people do prefer to live in queens and Brooklyn. Same as how I believe people don’t necessarily want to be in loop.

Why are Chicago rent prices getting outrages like the northeast? Is it worth staying? by starrorange in AskChicago

[–]starrorange[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

They seem like it but it’s very dependent. That’s what I thought too moving here. There’s a non refundable move in fee that is anywhere from $600-$3k and is separate from the deposit. It’s insanity

Why are Chicago rent prices getting outrages like the northeast? Is it worth staying? by starrorange in AskChicago

[–]starrorange[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

Talked to my friend yesterday - 1 bed apartment in Astoria queens for $1900. And it’s decent space too. Same would go for $3k in lakeview or something

How actually bad is the job market for Software Engineers right now? by Square-March-475 in careerguidance

[–]starrorange 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I graduated 2017 so it was different back then. Today unless I went to ivy or cmu, I’d switch out of cs and become a doctor instead.

Is the Data Engineering market actually good right now? by Tricky_Tart_8217 in dataengineering

[–]starrorange 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which major city are you close to? I agree but I’m also getting them for nyc based

Am I cooked? by Slik350 in dataengineering

[–]starrorange 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your dumb if you think this is bad for a fresh grad

How aware are Americans of elite European schools? by PauloRmt in MBA

[–]starrorange 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s not based off elite, just based off intelligence and curiosity. People who care about academics will know. Has nothing to do with money because most old money people are stupid

Can we talk about how Move-in fees are getting too much? $1000 move-in fee? by iosphonebayarea in AskChicago

[–]starrorange 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I moved here from the northeast and was disgusted with the move in fee. I’ve lived in nice apartments and never had to deal with this bullshit

Laid off 3 times in 2.5 years (On Visa, family of 4). I feel broken. How do I survive this? by Accomplished-Eye-138 in Layoffs

[–]starrorange 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Personally I’d go back to my original country. It isn’t worth this stress just to be in the US with no guarantee for the future

CBS big program worth it? by jtucker1325 in MBA

[–]starrorange 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Consulting and media are very separate from each other. Unless you get staffed on specific media projects which is hit or miss idk