TheObliviousPickle t1_j9olmbp wrote on February 23, 2023 at 1:49 PM

That’s a shitty area and will take you 15min to walk to the closest path station. You’re better off looking in nyc and finding a roommate or two. Young people do not live in that area and there is 0 nightlife.

JeromePowellAdmirer t1_j9qgaxa wrote on February 23, 2023 at 8:58 PM

After city tax plus slightly higher rent vs living with roommates here, for a high earner it could easily be a $400-500 premium to live in the city

TheObliviousPickle t1_j9qgyip wrote on February 23, 2023 at 9:02 PM

This kid is coming for an internship. It would be a wise investment over living in that area. Downtown is the only place I’d even consider recommending for someone coming out of college looking to start a life/career. Even then, eh.

JeromePowellAdmirer t1_j9qh4y7 wrote on February 23, 2023 at 9:03 PM

Depends on personality. I did the exact same thing once and as an introvert was very glad to be saving the money despite living in an older people neighborhood

TheObliviousPickle t1_j9qjs7i wrote on February 23, 2023 at 9:19 PM

Some people are happy their pizza came cold from sitting out at the pizzeria because they prefer it cold. Doesn’t mean I’d recommend somebody order a cold pizza though. Most people would like it hot. Congrats on being a quirky outlier but please try not to dismiss quality general advice.

BeyondBaltimore t1_j9scpf3 wrote on February 24, 2023 at 5:13 AM

Would you happen to have any advice on finding roommates? I don't know anyone else from my internship who is moving to NYC. I'm from Baltimore (hence the username) where finding your own place for $1300 a month in a relatively nicer area is not difficult at all. I think I have been looking for places for myself rather than looking for something with other people. I have a solid budget of $10k which the company is giving me to move out and rent for 3 months on top of solid hourly pay.