Why does every graduating senior want to work/live in NYC?

[Anonymous]

1. Driving sucks
2. Nyc has most things to do
3. Dating pool is the deepest
4. Food options

When you think with your stomach, what’s between your legs, and get bored easily — decision making isn’t that complicated

I don’t live in nyc (I’m in boston) but it is objectively inferior on 3 out the 4

Almost all American cities are worse off on all four metrics

I would be curious how popular Paris or London would be for American grads if it was as easy to move there as it was to move to nyc was.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:fairly anecdotal, but i have pretty strong evidence with one recent grad and one senior in college. One ivy, one non-ivy T20. One econ major one hard science, both targeted consulting gigs/internships. They tell old mom that everyone wants to be in gotham, and even Bain is a bit of a letdown if you are placed in Austin. Rents / bars steer these kids to the East Village or lower East Side apparently. As a lifetime DMVer, I just don’t see the allure of NYC - but keep me in check, does just about every kid want to live/work there?

Bain in Austin is like Michael Lewis’ 1980 “equities in dallas”

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:1. Driving sucks
2. Nyc has most things to do
3. Dating pool is the deepest
4. Food options

When you think with your stomach, what’s between your legs, and get bored easily — decision making isn’t that complicated

I don’t live in nyc (I’m in boston) but it is objectively inferior on 3 out the 4

Almost all American cities are worse off on all four metrics

I would be curious how popular Paris or London would be for American grads if it was as easy to move there as it was to move to nyc was.

Great list to which I would add:
5. Best job opportunities for pretty much everything other than Silicon Valley type stuff.

[Anonymous]

Nope, my teens never particularly liked NYC. My oldest wants to live in Paris (we're French), and my youngest wants to live in the country, preferably in a northern climate.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Agree - NYC is wonderful in your early 20s. So much to do, some many new people to meet. Even if you're poor.

Disagree. Sucks being poor there.

I'm the PP. There are so many things to do there that don't cost a lot or are free. Tons of good cheap eats.

[Anonymous]

My kid wanted to move there after he graduated from high school. Didn’t get into NYU though so that move will be delayed.

I’m probably moving there when I have an empty nest.

Can’t wait.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nope, my teens never particularly liked NYC. My oldest wants to live in Paris (we're French), and my youngest wants to live in the country, preferably in a northern climate.

Pp here - yes, I think if Paris was as easy for Americans to move to as nyc, it would seriously compete for new grads. As would London.

[Anonymous]

Concrete jungle. Gets old quick.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:fairly anecdotal, but i have pretty strong evidence with one recent grad and one senior in college. One ivy, one non-ivy T20. One econ major one hard science, both targeted consulting gigs/internships. They tell old mom that everyone wants to be in gotham, and even Bain is a bit of a letdown if you are placed in Austin. Rents / bars steer these kids to the East Village or lower East Side apparently. As a lifetime DMVer, I just don’t see the allure of NYC - but keep me in check, does just about every kid want to live/work there?

Because none of these kids have the faintest clue about how much life actually costs in a major metropolitan location like NYC....

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:fairly anecdotal, but i have pretty strong evidence with one recent grad and one senior in college. One ivy, one non-ivy T20. One econ major one hard science, both targeted consulting gigs/internships. They tell old mom that everyone wants to be in gotham, and even Bain is a bit of a letdown if you are placed in Austin. Rents / bars steer these kids to the East Village or lower East Side apparently. As a lifetime DMVer, I just don’t see the allure of NYC - but keep me in check, does just about every kid want to live/work there?

Because none of these kids have the faintest clue about how much life actually costs in a major metropolitan location like NYC....

This! So bloody expensive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Concrete jungle. Gets old quick.

+1 My kids have no interest in living in NYC. We've visited a couple of times with them, and "concrete jungle" is pretty much their takeaway -- crowded and not enough green space. DS has chosen to come back to DC. He has a good job and his friends are mostly staying/returning here (parents here too but the friends are the bigger draw).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nothing compares to NYC in your 20s.

+100

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Agree - NYC is wonderful in your early 20s. So much to do, some many new people to meet. Even if you're poor.

Disagree. Sucks being poor there.

I'm the PP. There are so many things to do there that don't cost a lot or are free. Tons of good cheap eats.

There's cheap food and entertainment. The real issue is rent. That is not cheap.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nope, my teens never particularly liked NYC. My oldest wants to live in Paris (we're French), and my youngest wants to live in the country, preferably in a northern climate.

Pp here - yes, I think if Paris was as easy for Americans to move to as nyc, it would seriously compete for new grads. As would London.

My DD moved to London after graduating from a UK uni. She loves it so much I doubt she's ever coming home.

[Anonymous]

Meanwhile, a good chunk of kids I know have little desire to live in NYC. My own kid is looking at places like Houston to settle down in. Absolutely loves to visit NYC, but no desire to live there.