Chicago, New York, Silicon Valley

[dish rag]

NYC out of those choices. I love that place. I can feel all kinds of things when there. All the hopes and dreams of all that passed through there.

 

[amberpi]

Depending in your budget a lot of buildings have washer and dryers and some apartments. I mean my apartment has a washer dryer 100% legally.

Also subway really depends. Most of the people that work at my company seem to make it work. Of course I only live 5 blocks and one avenue away from work so I don't often subway. Just got to pad your travel time.

I've used the subway a lot, and I know I'd adapt. Like you, I'd try to be as close as humanly possible.

I've looked around and it seems like I'd have a pretty wide range of choices depending on location. I'm actually pretty shocked by how far my rent dollars would go - in the good way.

 

[amberpi]

Ya'll are giving me lots of great things to think about, which is exactly what I hoped for. I appreciate it.

 

[wilkeliza]

I've used the subway a lot, and I know I'd adapt. Like you, I'd try to be as close as humanly possible.

I've looked around and it seems like I'd have a pretty wide range of choices depending on location. I'm actually pretty shocked by how far my rent dollars would go - in the good way.

If you want to PM about it I'm up to help. Fiance works in real estate so I know what you can get where and what your price range will get you. I try not to post too much on that part here because the #s we should pay aren't what we do since the apartment comes with his job. I've lived in NYC for 400 a month up to crazy prices and have never felt in danger or that I was getting cheated or anything like that.

 

[amberpi]

If you want to PM about it I'm up to help. Fiance works in real estate so I know what you can get where and what your price range will get you. I try not to post too much on that part here because the #s we should pay aren't what we do since the apartment comes with his job. I've lived in NYC for 400 a month up to crazy prices and have never felt in danger or that I was getting cheated or anything like that.

I've always felt perfectly safe in NYC.

 

[Mirielle]

Do you ever watch "I am homicide" I love watching that guy

Never heard of it. Sounds like I'm missing something...again.

 

[wilkeliza]

I've always felt perfectly safe in NYC.

I lived in Harlem/Washington Heights. To non-new yorkers it sounds dangerous but I always say I felt safer there than I do now in NoMad.

 

[amberpi]

I lived in Harlem/Washington Heights. To non-new yorkers it sounds dangerous but I always say I felt safer there than I do now in NoMad.

I saw a beautiful place online in Hell's Kitchen, which sounds scary, but isn't. Of course, it's already rented

 

[low-key]

Never heard of it. Sounds like I'm missing something...again.

its one of them true detective series on Discovery ID, and Charlotte has this famous homicide detective and looks back at some of his cases, he is fun to watch, try it

 

[low-key]

Never heard of it. Sounds like I'm missing something...again.

https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/tv-shows/i-am-homicide/

 

[wilkeliza]

I saw a beautiful place online in Hell's Kitchen, which sounds scary. Of course, it's already rented

Lived in Hell's Kitchen not scary at all. Loud until like midnight and is loud early on the weekend.

 

[amberpi]

Lived in Hell's Kitchen not scary at all. Loud until like midnight and is loud early on the weekend.

I edited my post. Totally not scary. I'd love to say I lived there.

My fave hotel for a long while was the Hotel Mela when it was just me and one of my support staff going all the time - not the fanciest, but fanastic location, great room service - my favorite sushi was very close and almost in Hell's Kitchen.

 

[Mirielle]

https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/tv-shows/i-am-homicide/

Well, thank you, kind sir! Definitely taking a look at this.

 

[tasha99]

Those are the cities that always come up for us (along with London and Singapore) because my partner works in financial computing. We lived in NYC for a while, and it was great--wonderful food, public transportation, always something to do, and where we lived in Manhattan at least, it seemed quite safe. I think Silicon Valley is more expensive and salaries are lower (at least that was my boyfriend's impression from the offers he got).

 

[Gumbo4x4]

None of the above; I am not a fan of cities.

 

[DisneylandDarling]

Are you thinking of moving, @amberpi? From what I can remember of your posts here on the DIS, it sounds like the thing not to do! lol Fully funded retirement and investments, never having to work again if you didn't want to, large home, nice cars, everything in walking distance in a big city, frequent travel, etc. - sounds like you've found a little slice of Heaven right where you're at now!

If I were you, I would stay put and enjoy! I guess the grass is always greener, though.

 

[DisneylandDarling]

Answering the question, I don't think any of those. I'm not much of a city girl and do not enjoy traffic! I'm more of a small-town, know everyones name kinda person. If I HAD to choose one, I would choose Silicon Valley, because I love California.... and Disneyland!

 

[BrinkofSunshine]

Ok, that's great info on the mass transit stuff. I'd give up driving tomorrow if I could and one of the biggest allures is the mass transit of NYC.

I think I'll be ok on the rent issue; I have a pretty comfortable budget. I didn't even think about the washer/dryer situation though. I need to look into that. My budget is pretty generous (in my mind).

I think a lot of my cons could be avoided if I was making a comfortable salary and could live where/how I wanted. Feel free to PM me if you want more help! I'm pretty well-versed in Manhattan neighborhoods, at least.

 

[amberpi]

Are you thinking of moving, @amberpi? From what I can remember of your posts here on the DIS, it sounds like the thing not to do! lol Fully funded retirement and investments, never having to work again if you didn't want to, large home, nice cars, everything in walking distance in a big city, frequent travel, etc. - sounds like you've found a little slice of Heaven right where you're at now!

If I were you, I would stay put and enjoy! I guess the grass is always greener, though.

Yeah, those things are true. Life is good for sure! I'm SO blessed.

But, I've decided I really want to go back to the corporate world - I honestly miss it. Also, I'm having issues with my allergies and my lungs. My accident and being on the vent and all left them "fragile" so I'm stuck inside a lot more than I want to be. A LOT more, which is why I'm Dis'ing more. I love my wonderful, walkable neighborhood and that I can just walk out to a bar, restaurant, coffee shop, bike shop, etc., but we do have yards and when people mow I can't be outside due to the grass pollen per my docs, and that I hate coughing to the point my ribs and sternum hurt and I'm pretty much throwing up snot. That sucks. I'm a bit adrift with nothing in specific to do and being stuck inside. Sometimes I end up stranded at the coffee shop/wine bar because I can hear all the mowers that stand between me and my house Weirdly, other things lots of people are allergic to around here - like ragweed, I'm not, but grass is killing me. Bars allow smoking here too, so I'm usually out in the afternoon and can't take it once they get a number of people. I suck it up for music, but its hard.

I'm a city girl! I hated living in the suburbs and commuting is not something I'm cut out for. Some people can do it. I found it soul crushing - like needed medication soul crushing. Consulting and being in a different city every week, that's amazing. I loved feeling the intensity and just energy of a big city. Walking down the street and just feeling it - while you're doing something mundane like running to meet a hedge fund, and there you are - in the middle of it all. No matter how many times I walk down skyscraper lined streets, I feel a sense of awe. It makes me really happy. Basically - even though stuff is great, it's a good time for a change for me. I celebrated a year of life last week, and made the decision that it was truly the time for a new chapter. I know that sounds super hokey, but its time to get back to life and I can't do that stuck in my house with nothing to do. I'm excited about the possibilities.

 

[amberpi]

Those are the cities that always come up for us (along with London and Singapore) because my partner works in financial computing. We lived in NYC for a while, and it was great--wonderful food, public transportation, always something to do, and where we lived in Manhattan at least, it seemed quite safe. I think Silicon Valley is more expensive and salaries are lower (at least that was my boyfriend's impression from the offers he got).

Silicon Valley does seem more expensive, but the salaries are pretty competitive in what I do. I'm looking at vcs out there for the most part, so it might be a little different? It's very desirable due to the grass/lung situation, but the least desirable in terms of awesome.

Fintech is huge. I'm sure your partner can pick and choose what he wants.

London comes up a lot too. I have EU expertise, not so much Asia/Pac. I did a gig in London and would definitely consider it. It's such an amazing city. I just haven't gotten that far into what this new chapter will look like exactly, and that's kinda neat!