<\/figure>\n\n\n\n11. Always Be Early<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Traveling in the city can be very chaotic. Buses might get backed up or run late due to traffic, and the subways are often under maintenance or cars will have to wait for a station to be clear before they can pull in or through it. (Don’t hold subway doors open! It slows down the whole line.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Leave plenty early so that you arrive early. Apart from preventing stress, being a bit early to a job interview or apartment showing shows responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
10. Any Job Pays the Bills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Don’t get too picky! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You never know when, or if, you are going to get the job you really want! In the meantime, you need to be making money. If you are coming into the city with a college education or technical training, find a smaller job to help pay the bills as you apply to more permanent positions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even working at the local deli or bodega can help pay rent as you wait to hear back on your job applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9. Shop Around<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Eating out can get to be very expensive, so you will want to buy groceries. As you are shopping, know that many stores in New York are convenience stores. This means that they are offering many goods in a convenient location for a higher price than they should be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Taking the time to look for cheaper shopping options can save a lot of money. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I used to live in Corona, Queens – only one block from the subway and a market called Sea Town. While I would stop there when I didn’t have the time, I would often make a weekly trip on the bus to Costco and Aldi down in Rego Park. Over time, this saved me quite a lot of money. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
8. Know the Neighborhood You Move to<\/h2>\n\n\n\n No matter where you move to in the city, your neighborhood will be much larger than you think. Take different walking routes to the subway or bus station. Several times, I would find a small laundromat or barbershop that was closer to my apartment or cheaper than the other one I had been previously using. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
One time, I found a laundromat that was 2 blocks closer to my apartment that even offered free detergent! Every penny counts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. Learn Another Language<\/h2>\n\n\n\n When I moved to New York, my knowledge of Spanish was limited to two years I did in high school, of which I remembered very little. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
During my time there, I did a lot of volunteer church service working with many in the Hispanic community in the area. By the time I moved out of New York, I was fluent in Spanish, being able to read, write, understand, and speak Spanish. I even walked away with conversational Portuguese. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Being bilingual opened many options for me. Many businesses in my neighborhood were run by people whose first language wasn’t English, some of which were operated in Spanish. Even learning a small amount of another language opens up many opportunities for you as you look for housing, jobs, and as you are shopping. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is a skill that is worth the effort in such a large and diverse city!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. Find Roommates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Housing is expensive in New York. I sound like a broken record, but it is an important thing to know. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As you look for housing, when you find something permanent, don’t be afraid to rent an apartment with a few roommates. Having friends can help you network as you are on the job hunt, and it can save you lots of money on rent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Facebook Groups and Craigslist ads are a great way to begin networking as you look for a roommate group to rent with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make sure you are picking safe roommates however, as meeting people online isn’t always a sure-fire way to meet people to live with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Get to Know Your City<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Don’t settle for just knowing your neighborhood! Explore and enjoy New York City! There are many incredible areas that tourists miss. I highly recommend visiting the Bronx Zoo, Flushing Meadows Park (where a world fair was held), Dumbo in Brooklyn, Far Rockaway Beach, the Coca-Cola sign on the Queen’s side of the East River, the Louis Armstrong House in Queens, and the Brooklyn Bridge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Living in the city can be stressful and daunting if you don’t enjoy your move!<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n4. Never Settle in a Job<\/h2>\n\n\n\n New York is seen as a city of opportunity. If you aren’t looking for better opportunities, they are going to pass you by quickly! As I mentioned before, don’t be afraid to get a smaller job to start. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once you have an income, look for opportunities to become better trained or be promoted. If there aren’t opportunities for promotion or raises associated with further training at your job, don’t be afraid to casually look for another. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keep your resume updated and handy, with a digital copy you can easily email to a potential employer. It might be awkward at first to only stay at a job for a few months then quit, but the extra pay at a new job can be a real lifesaver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Use City Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n If you don’t have any savings when you move, don’t be afraid to visit a local homeless shelter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are many options available including job placement training, and government programs designed to help those who stay there find more permanent housing. In addition, there are government housing options available all over the city for those with families and low income. They are subsidized and can be much cheaper than other options. This can be a very good way to save some money. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Take a look at some of the programs and resources available to NYC residents here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Network, Network, Network<\/h2>\n\n\n\n When you first move to New York, you might not know anyone. If you find work or move in with some roommates, chances are they each know several people in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don’t be afraid to ask around to find out if anyone knows of job openings or good places for rent\/sublet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You might find that New Yorkers are surprisingly kind and helpful. Most know what it is like to look for an apartment or a good job, and are more than willing to let you know of any openings they have seen around. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Work BIG, Live small<\/h2>\n\n\n\n This is by far the best advice I can give you. If you have taken advantage of city resources, used social media and networking to find housing and a job, and are trying to really get to know the city, you should feel like a New Yorker after a short time! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a real New Yorker, you will have to really learn to work BIG and live small. Make more than you spend, and always keep savings as an emergency fund. If you can, try to get an emergency fund of 6 month’s expenses. Just because you could<\/em> pay for a larger apartment or room, doesn’t mean you need to. <\/p>\n\n\n\nRelated Topics:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n If you like the article above, here are some other similar articles you should check out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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