Why I'm leaving New York City & you should too...
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- Three amazing but EXHAUSTING years later, I've come to the conclusion that NYC just isn't worth it anymore... and here's why!
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Live in Chicago. West Loop, South Loop, Hyde Park, Lincoln Park, etc. Life is so great here. Please don’t believe the media. Born and raised here. Chicago is a beautiful city.
New York is decreasing the quality of life for it's residents.
agreed!
Literally!
They care more about bums than residents
@@qjtvaddict if by “bums” you mean homeless people then i’m pretty sure it’s the other way around…
i ❤️ New York City. a wise man just recently told me that the only people that don’t like New York City are broke people. kinda fucked up to say that out loud, but i can’t say that it’s not true. 🤷🏾♂️
I have a real issue with the lack of affordable housing in New York. I pay $700 per month for a brand new, 2,000 sq. ft., 4 bedroom home with spacious front and back yard areas, in Texas. To see people struggling to pay for a matchbox is heartbreaking. Furthermore, personal space trumps proximity to social activities, for me. Had I resided in New York, I wouldn't have been able to retire early at 41.
yes exactly, you have to think about your future
If I could , I would leave tomorrow . Good for you
Wow I live in chicago and pay $1867 a month for a condo🤦🏽♀️ it's really nice but that's a damn nice house.
May I ask, what part of Texas?
Since you live in Texas I’m thinking of moving any thoughts on the border towns like Mccallan?? Pharr?? Hidalgo county??
I was born and raised in NYC (Staten Island) and lived in Lower Manhattan for the last 12 years. This city is freaking dead and lost all of its soul. de Blasio and the Governor have absolutely ruined the city. It is definitely not worth the premium to live here anymore. I am moving to Miami this week and not looking back.
honestly it the pricing, i feel like you cant survive without having 2 jobs.
Right there with ya! Moving to Florida from Brooklyn this june
Love Miami good luck!
Just moves from nyc! Born and raised there! The pandemic did it for me I literally fled!!!
I was Born and Raised too from NYC (Staten Island also and Brooklyn) From the Pricing to the Uptick in Crime to the Pandemic to the Masking and the Pandemic really made me think of moving South. All my cousins Brother etc Moved from NY years ago and are in better situations that wouldn’t have been possible if they stayed in NYC. I just Moved to Tennessee (About 8 months or so now) and I like it WAY better than I thought. I honestly wish I would’ve left a Decade ago cause by now I would’ve owned some good property and my business would be on point. 🤷🏾♂️ I’ll take it regardless as ya gotta start from scratch anyways. 👍🏿
I lived in NYC for 62 years. I disliked it most of those years, but I had a career in the NYC subways and didn't want to commute. So when I retired I took 2 years to get back to normal and find a place to live, and left. I'm in a small town in the western part of NY state now. I bought a house cash and live debt free. Housing is reasonable here, I have a 3 bedroom, 3 bath unattached house with a garage and a half acre property. My closest neighbor is 200' from me. I live on a dead end street in a town that has everything I need close enough to walk to, and open space a 3 minute drive away. It's safe here, clean, quiet and most things are reasonable, except for food in stores. The cheaper things make that expense nothing. My pension allows me to live a normal life here, I don't watch pennies like I did in NYC. NYC is a good place to work, but not to retire. I'm glad I left, and I am not going back. I forgot to mention, that wherever you go, no matter what time of day, you can drive the speed limit because traffic is very light here.
I'm happy for you!
New York is definitely not the same anymore. I had moved to the Carolina and had to return to New York to help my mother. Planning my leave again. A city that put you in anxiety. And with all going on. Very toxic
NYC = anxiety !
You are so right…this place is very toxic and half of its people…and it’s crazy that they don’t even know they being toxic
@@toriandonald7287 right!! It’s like fish living their whole lives in polluted water..they don’t realize how bad their conditions are. I want to leave so badly
I agree I find it to be too toxic vibes for me… I think my spirit is growing tired of this area 🤷🏽♀️ time to leave !
@@toriandonald7287 very toxic people and place
I left New York 10 years ago, best decision I ever made.
YES!!!❤️
This year on Jan.23 will make 10 years for me , and I'm also moving
I've HAD ENOUGH!
I could write a book about this place
Good for you!!
@@BabiisickoI have only ever visited Long Island & I also went into the city. Being from Florida I've seen some crazy ass things, especially in the bigger cities, like Orlando, Tampa & Miami. So, I was wondering what in the world is the craziest thing you've ever seen in NY??
@toomanymarketers My brother and sister still live there and are ready to leave. I don't mind visiting ,but to live there again is a hell no!
She’s spot on .New York, was great in the ‘80s and ‘90s. I’m 43, and it used to be fun.Even in 2000 to ‘05, it was cool. After that it was a wrap
Hahaha so true!!😂
Facts ..now it’s wack .
@@brittanicunningham thank u
@@ikeski123beyond wack it’s boring af
Many women with businesses are realizing how important it is to grow your own platform over chasing glamorized industries. I left the industry in LA to prosper myself too. We shouldn’t have to chose between the two but since we did ✌🏾
YESSS Same! Best decision for us!
Congrats!! I moved to Florida from Illinois, and while there are obvious drawbacks, peace of mind is worth more!
yes! Peace of mine is top priority!
You could have got peace of mind in Evergreen Park, Illinois. Florida is wack lol Just good weather. Nothing else.
@@Mr102185who says just good weather 😂 corny beaches party that’s called fun
You're so right. There's no reason to be stuck.
Hey girl!!! 😂❤️
I Want to move out of NYC so bad. I’ve been living here my whole life, I’m over it lol. 2 years ago I had the chance to move to Minneapolis and I decided not to take that offer🤦🏾♀️. Now I’m extremely motivated to leave this city
Yassss girl!! 😄
Facts no cap we can do it together lol 😩
Move to Chicago
@@Mr102185 to get shot 🔫!? Smh..
@@itsoutsideju4748 Nah. To make good money and live good.
I'm leaving NY too, covid has destroyed the city & NY will never be the same. You can't tell the homeless nothing, u can't tell the rats nothing & I'm over it.🤷🏾♀️
hahaha yes get out asap!!😂
Cuomo 👺
The rats😂 you aren't lying though
😂😂😂
I was born and raised in Manhattan and I miss the NYC of old. Not this gentrified, over expensive, crime ridden, dirty city with a horrible Mayor like Diblasio. I do not for one minute , blame you for leaving the city. I will always miss MY NYC. Not this NYC now.
I feel the exact same🥺
Hold up,,, wasn't NYC ALWAYS crime ridden? The 1970s and 1980s wasn't a joke in NYC nor were the '90s. Madonna lived in NYC and was held up at gunpoint got raped with a knife to her back before she became famous and that was the '70s. The NYPD murder of Michael Stewart in '80s which Keith Haring and Basquiat painted about (the "George Floyd"-like incident of its time). The "Central Park 5" scandal, Bernard Goetz subway vigilante, etc. etc. So what NYC are y'all talking about?
I agree with you! I’m 36 and have been living in NYC for 28 years and I’m moving on Wednesday. I refuse to get vaccinated so I can’t do anything so I’m leaving. Trust me, I completely understand where you’re coming from! Congratulations on your candle business!
You should really just get vaccinated. There is no reason not too unless you have a medical or religious exemption. At this point millions have been vaccinated world wide. If there were serious and pervasive side effects we would have seen them by now. The side effects that have been observed (even the more concerning ones) are temporary. Additionally, this idea that potential side effects will show up 30 or 40 years down the road is not true either. Here's what we know about vaccines based on the vaccines that we've had for decades: If there are side effects they show up within the first 90 days. There is no vaccine of record that has people falling out 50 years down the line. Either the side effects happen immediately or they don't happen at all. This is what history tells us. Lastly, the technology and science behind MRNA vaccines has been out there for decades. What was "rushed" was the bureaucracy not the science. There is so much red tape with these types of things. It's amazing what can happen when the government removes the red tape.
Bravo! Im 30 , living in morocco, refusing to get vaccinated, alot of pressure but thanks here they dont give a sh*t
Thank you!!💕✨
@Brother Baksh good on you! Wishing you all the best in your new journey
@@mg.5968 there is no reason to get this rubbish! You don't dictate what people do with their own bodies. Everyone has the right to make the best medical decision for themselves. My goodness, I'm glad he didn't take it and I'm glad I didn't take it either. There is no point. You still can get it and pass it to others and, you can still die. 🙄 TAKE IT BECAUSE MILLIONS HAVE TAKEN IT! NO THANK YOU!!!
Being a native New Yorker I seen New York City go through many changes. In the 70's Nyc was filthy and through out the 80's and 90's was cleaned up. Times Square was once full of porn theaters and prostitutes, disgusting. New York definitely has its ups and down but will always swings back up.
Great point! 👀
Was that not part of its allure in the 70's though along with those Barbara Streisand, Al Pacino and Burt Reynolds movies and the like? lol
Ny is boring
Single guys and gals with no kids can do that, but I know folks with some kids and a spouse. And it's hard for them to leave NYC. Happy to hear you will able to leave NYC.
Understandable!
I support you black queen. I completely understand your thoughts. Being from Louisiana, it is safe to say that home(wherever home is to you) can be a burden. Getting out of your hometown can be a release and I soon plan to start my own journey. NYC here we come lol
How do you guys like nyc now ?
Girl, I know I'm late af to this video, but it resonates so much! I'm in exactly the same place - 25, grew up near London, went to uni there, and had a great couple of years there afterwards.
I always envisioned myself staying here. But now, prices have gone through the roof. It was always expensive, but now it's a different level, and it's just not worth it to me anymore.
This is a super interesting, well put together video and take on this topic. I’ve been considering moving to New York in the back of my mind for a while now, just because it’s New York and for the new experiences and that journey like you mentioned. I’ve been filling my brain with all the positives, but I know it’s just as important to take in the negatives as well. All things to consider. Thanks for this input! And congrats on having the courage to leave 😌
Same same
It’s not the 90’s or 2012 and under anymore
I’m 26 and been living in NYC ALL my life. I am SICK and tired of living here
It’s too expensive and I hate the COLD
Been thinking HEAVY on moving to Houston TX. The only people i know there is my father and his wife
I’m scared to make the decision but I think it will be best
I would like to leave NYC in as little as 1-2 years ! Pray for me girl
And so happy you made your move to FL ❤️
Yes I hate the cold too!! haha
I'm from Houston and been living in NYC since 2011. Houston has been in the news a lot because of crime. However, that shouldn't deter you. I'm a creative here, but NOT being totally able to do what I came here for is making me reconsider everything. For instance, alllll of broadway castings require the snakebite and if you want to do film, same thing. Theatre is my shtick but it's just not worth it anymore. Houston still has a healthy arts scene,so that's an option. I'll always keep a place here, but sometimes you gotta step away.
I'm from Houston and been living in NYC since 2011. Houston has been in the news a lot because of crime. However, that shouldn't deter you. I'm a creative here, but NOT being totally able to do what I came here for is making me reconsider everything. For instance, alllll of broadway castings require the snakebite and if you want to do film, same thing. Theatre is my shtick but it's just not worth it anymore. Houston still has a healthy arts scene,so that's an option. I'll always keep a place here, but sometimes you gotta step away.
Houston so boring don’t go
Houston is now gotten expensive, been here since 87, it's livable but you need a car, just went through hottest summer ever here, over 100 degrees for weeks with no rain, heavy traffic, crime is rising, better than NYC but it's not paradise
Living in Georgia for 6 months and now living in Rockland county ny for 4 years being Born and raise in nyc I tell you don’t matter how cheap the rent is in others place it no place in America like NYC the freedom you get in Nyc you can’t find no where else
Yes! Which is why I will always love NYC! Just from afar haha
Their is no freedom in ny
@@AmberSantana-is3dq lies what you think having a gun is freedom 😂😂😂
@@RealRamRamInThecut uhhhh duhhhh you’ll be asking yourself that question again when you find yourself in a jam good luck ciao
I'm planning on leaving New York. Like you said the things you enjoyed are no longer available. The DMV area is my first choice because it has a balance of a city vibe and country.
I totally agree!
What is the dmv area yes I live under a rock I’ve been looking for a mix of city and country for a while
@@cristinamalcolm8111 DC/Maryland/Virginia area
Bronx native here, moved upstate a few years ago best decision of my life, when I retire I’m out of NYS entirely.
Don't blame you at all!
Western NY over here 🗣️✌️born and raised
@@JustBree716 awesome 👍🏼, what county ?
@@NYPATRIOTBX Buffalo NY. Erie county. It's not the most fabulous city or anything but we have Niagara falls and Canada at least. Lol. Housing is reasonable but with the inflation we are hurting like the rest. We still try to get out and have a good time though. I would love to make a video on the pros and cons but I don't want you liberal nuts bringing y'all votes up here. We're already semi-liberal. Thankfully I've seen some let's go Brandon stickers. My neighbor has a trump flag. There was a vaccine mandate protest not too long ago, we don't have these crazy LGBTQ requirements in schools at least yet. These major cities are all run by liberal nuts and like Trump said they are ish holes. Trump 2024
Upstate is boring af
I moved to NYC 7 years ago, and it was the BEST decision I ever made. I met the love of my life, a millionaire in fashion, and I work in media. I met so many interesting people and the nightlife is still so fun!
How fortunate that you married a rich man, want a sticker?
It's so funny how so many people that never been to NY have suggested over the years that I move there. I live in the suburbs of Philly and it seems to suit me fine. I have visited NY and even stayed a few times. Even though I am a big city guy, I can feel the extra pressure of so many more people when I am in NY. In Philly I don't see lines at clubs and restaurants of more than 5 minuetes, not so in NYC, lines everywhere.
NY is great as a career booster for many occupations. For a dancer friend of mine NYC was almost mandatory. Many New Yorkers that now live down here have purchased their own home. They tell me that they would need like $1 million had they stayed up there to own an equivalent house.
I would say that for me and most of us, NY is a nice place to visit but I never wanted to live there.
Also I notice that there is some mention of how NYC was during Covid, my friends up there described it as pure lunacy. One of my friends sadly died despite taking precautions.
Sorry for your loss :(
Just saw some stats on several cities population loss in 2020 covid year. NYC lost almost 400k, LA 300k, Chi 100k. Once we get 2021 losses and the picture looks really bad. Philly lost 24k. That possibly could be made back. In some places there were more deaths than births in 2020. I think that all of these cities will rebound.
If your take home pay is less than $5000 per month, you will not be able to afford NY unless you are living in a dilapidated apartment in a dangerous neighborhood or you have five roommates. People who were lucky enough to buy a co op, a condo or a house several years ago can probably exist somewhat comfortably if their job is secure. A married couple with good jobs can also squeak by but a single person whose pay is not high- steer clear of New York unless you are certain that your career trajectory will place you in a high income bracket.
I would honestly say that the cramped up lifestyle in New York contributions to the problem of so many people up there with mental illness. Being from east Tennessee, I couldn't imagine living that way.
I'm running out of here too! aiming for winter /spring
Yessss get outta here before the snow turns brown 😂😂😂
this is so brave, congrats!! For me I feel like I really need to get out of my hometown. It's a pretty small town so moving to a bigger city would be good for me, I guess. I just kinda feel stuck and like you said if the things you did enjoy most about your home aren't doing it anymore you just have to get out. A fresh start can be so good!! best of luck for you your business...aaand yes, we definetely need a roomtour😻
Yes, I’m from a small city and I’ll be moving to the city next week (nyc). Super excited! If you’re from a small town, try it out 💓
YES! This is exactly how I feel.. NYC will always be there, it's not going anywhere. Might as well explore and try something new! Thank you for watching :)
Enjoy NYC!!! ❤️❤️
You have to do what is good for you. Enjoy your new home !
Don't we all! Thank you❤️
Great video & congrats! I was born and raised in NYC and finally left in 2016 to Florida. I don’t miss NYC and I still live in FL. NYC is not what it used to be.
I left a few years ago too. I lived there for 26yrs but it had to be done. It's too expensive. Also I refuse to roommate.
I could never do roommates ever again 😂
Your not the only one sis. Give or take 3 years, I'm out of good ole NYC trust me.
Hahaha yesss!
If I move out of NY, It will be to another country either Italy or South korea. Yeah, Those are some wild choices but it's really beautiful in those places and low crime rate. The whole United states has gone mad. No matter what state you go. Violence and crime. Guns all over the place its just been out of control here.
South Korea? Are you mad? You could choose thousands of other destinations and your choose Korea.
@@19inkorrect91 You really must be a little dense. You do know that North and South korea are two completely different sides of The spectrum? I know two friends that studied there and one who moved there because of her fiance. And it's actually beautiful and it's almost, if not just as exciting and up and coming as NYC or miami. They have night life, beautiful beaches, You see lots of Americans, Europeans, etc, Maybe look up "Seoul, South korea" and "Busan, South korea" And you will be shocked how lively and how different it is from North korea. Which is extremely divided and like living in another planet thanks to their leader who chooses to control them just like Cuba . Next time try not being so enclosed or prejudice to places and different people.
Italy is gorgeous!! Good luck sweet pea :)
Lol they are troll😂 Go ahead and live your best life love!!💕
@@brittanicunningham Thank you!! Italy really is beautiful. You as well hun!❤🤗
I left New York on a whim 3 years ago and I was able to buy a house for my family to move out of New York as well.
yay!
Thanks for sharing this! I’m thinking about leaving NYC as well because job opportunities are limited here as a recent college grad, and with all these restrictions, I’m fearful of NYC’s future
Omg yess!! Don't be afraid of opportunities outside of NYC, you never know what could happen - you could land your DREAM job! All you gotta do is be open to the possibilities. Thank you for watching :)
I'm leaving lol...I felt this video so muchhhh. I've been here 8 years and after I finish graduate school, I'm out as well. This is my last year.
It's time for better things!!😄✨
Good for you leaving this hellhole! Congrats and much success to you in Sunny Florida
Yet many are fleeing FL, the place is a mess in its own right too.
Awesome! Good for you. Enjoy your journey and wishing all the best in 2022 for your business. Cheers!😊
Thanks so much!❤️
Left New York 22 years ago and I’m so glad I did. I’ve moved to the south and every time I go back to visit, I realize how much I hate it.
Too many people.
The traffic is ridiculous.
The roads will ruin your car.
The rent is too high.
Car insurance is too high.
Homes are too expensive.
People will hit your car.
It takes an act of congress to find a parking spot.
The fact that you have to move your car to the opposite side of the street is ridiculous to me.
I feel that!
I left Nyc last month. I am soooo happy 😃
congrats!! Where did u end up going?
continue trusting yourself!!! love allll of this!
Yes to that! Sometimes if it feels right, the reward is worth the risk✨
Congratulations! New York City is overrated and it's just going downhill. I hope I too can leave one day and start fresh somewhere less expensive and restrictive. I pray you flourish in Florida!
You can always start over anytime u want ;)💕
I love Atlanta over NY it’s affordable and the people are nice and great jobs it’s a hustle and bustle city only thing is traffic but other than that I choose Atl over Ny any day
Zombie Apocalypse...that comment is hilarious!!! I totally agree with. I'm trying to get out of NY myself.
I’m planning on leaving as well , there’s no peace here and I realized I’m not having fun at all and everything is so expensive now
That's how I felt too lol I'll make a update video soon!
I think alot of ppl fall for the overt romanticization of NYC which is totally the opposite of what its really like. Unless you are making good money or have rich parents you have to ask yourself why are you there taking up space? Or if you are there what are you doing to contribute to make NYC better?
You move to NYC and spend every dollar you have just to go to events and places that ppl don't even want you to be at. Sounds fun lol
i’ve lived in nyc ever since I was born i’m 17 in 2 months and i’m planning on going to college out of state because I can’t deal with this place for 5 more years hell I can’t deal with this place for even 1 week anymore
i’m 20 and moved out from new york it’s a shit show
Go for it, get out, leave I also left NYC to go to college, in Virginia - UVA, then grad school in DC, best decision!!
Your not alone I have 2 bed 2bath balcony parking spot for 1200, I eat healthier because I cook more, made new friends. I have a car and my insurance is $140. I live an hour & 30 mins from NY. If I really miss ny or want to have fun I drive down. I’m so happy I left just the mindset alone is different. Your not alone .
PS YOU CAN MAKE NY MONEY OUTSIDE OF NY
Really interesting. Makes a lot of sense. I've been wanting to move to NYC for a while. I love the history built into the stone, and I love how you get to be surrounded by people constantly. My hope has been to buy a house where I'm at now and rent it out so I can potentially afford a little more space in the city.
You mentioned praying about your decision. What faith are you? What was the religious experience like for you in New York?
I am christian! I do miss my home church in NYC, but I am able to watch them online now :)
You nuts?
@@qjtvaddict ??
Flawless makeup wow 🤩
Thank you so much 😀
I love your video! All i can day is that you are very smart, beautiful, young and you should feel proud of yourself. Keep growing on all levels and keep that beautiful smile rolling. 😊🙏💜
Wow you just made my entire day ty!!😄💕
I'm out of NY next month boo congratulations 🎉 it's so dark and draining.
congrats! smart girl! you did the right thing! Happiness is everything
It really is! :)
Congrats Brittani!! Best of luck with everything!
Hey girl!!❤️❤️❤️
I didn't even get through the intro and you already hit the nail on the head. It just doesn't make sense to live here anymore...you should put that on a t-shirt lol
I should!!😂 NYC is for fun or networking not for living 😩
@@brittanicunningham exactly
I lived in this crap of a city for way too long, I'm moving to Atlanta hopefully soon, it's pretty messed up that Compton California is less dirty than manhattan
When I visited NYC , I had a wish to leave it several days ..
😂😂😂 was it the smell?
@@brittanicunningham Everything... City ,people , infrustructure
THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS
& Thank you for watching🥺💕
Nobody ever thinks of moving to Staten Island! Lived here 50 years. Rents are more affordable than Manhattan or Queens. Bur rhere is a big commute to Manhattan.
The bridge I think is why 🙃
New York has changed. You also have changed. Nothing stays the same, and time to move on the next stage of your life. I lived there in the 90's. Still affordable and much more fun.
What a time! Yes very true, change is good 😄
I left NYC and moved back to South Florida too! I was there to break into film while in acting school there.
Twins!! Haha 😉😌
Im 19 i wanna leave it too 😢 im scared i might not be able to afford it when i get out my parents house
Congrats girl!! So do you still work in film or have you changed career paths
Good question! For now, I have decided to take a leap of faith and go full time with my candle business (litcitycandles) 🥺❤️
Everybody leaving newyork I keep seeing post about it.
Yes!! The Panini got us looking at NYC differently fr fr
@@brittanicunningham the panini🤦🏽♀️
@@brittanicunningham I'm from chicago so I dont really know what's going on out there, someone said something about NYC is about to be under water......
@@brittanicunningham here in chicago they're trying force us to take the shot and now they're talking about a 4th one my job is saying take a test every week if were not getting it and some places arent letting people in.
I’ve always wanted to live in London and watching ur videos made me realize I can kill 2 birds with 1 stone and go to London for film school! Congratulations on ur move and thanks to ur videos I finally put feel I can do it
Omg GUUURRLL you better do it!! I promise you it'll be the best decision you'll ever make. I studied in Paris for a year and it was the most AMAZING time of my life (i still have some videos on my channel about it if you're curious ;)
That's amazing you made the change you've always wanted! I'm from the other end, I've lived in SoFlo my whole life, now debating if I want to go to NY for grad school but I'd have to spend on tuition and living costs, it would zap all my savings in 2 years; I want to go to NY but if it means being poor and unable to experience anything then :') I pray you find success no matter where you are!
I appreciate that!😄 try it out & test the waters! Good luck!
Where did you move to ? I’m in Florida as well thinking about going north
🥳 congrats I wanna move from Texas so bad but for some reason it scares the hell out of me.
don't be scared!
Why do you want to move from Texas ??
I am also thinking of leaving NYC for Florida, Texas, Mexico or the Philippines.
omg Mexico!!😍
I think everyone or extroverts should live in ny for a time period in their lives. It works out for some people long term but it isn’t for everyone.
Fl is expensive. I live in Fl. I’m moving to nc to get my life together and start over but I have ideas to move. I don’t think I can do that long term. I’m a city girl at heart
I'm in filmmaking but, I wanted to move to new York originally. I have an associate's degree in media production. I moved from Illinois to Nebraska. For the same reasons. Cheaper rent and to get away from crime,etc. I love Nebraska but, opportunities for the media sucks here. I really want to go after working in television. I'm not interested in Florida. I make friends pretty quickly. I'm an outdoor person. I love public events and going out. Right now I'm so miserable. Really the United States is making me crazy in general , with its politics,etc. If I'm truly honest. To be honest with you the UK'S is setting on my heart more than anything else in the world. If I'm not living in New York city, Florida or LA , I wouldn't know anything else to go. I do love California. It's beautiful there but, the earth quakes is what keeps me from California. I'm really skeptical when it comes to los Angeles. I love visiting there. I think I would be happier moving aboard. I'm just not sure if it's the right decision. I'm just feeling so trapped. I will be 37 years old this month. I'm going crazy. I want to be adventurous. I don't have any kids or anything. No responsibilities!! It's just me by myself. If I found a way to move abroad, I would miss all my friends, my mom and sister but, I'm just not happy here either. I don't know what to do.
Great decision!! Your young and beautiful and smart!!! KUDOS AND BRAVO!!!
THANK U!!😄❤️
I don't blame you! 🌼🌼
I’ve lived here my whole life currently in the process of leaving . I HATE the city now it’s funny I’m also going to Florida 😂
Ayyeee!! What part?
@@brittanicunningham Jacksonville for now but I’m planning on heading to Tampa or Orlando
I from Texas I tell you Dallas Texas , Houston, Austin Texas , El Paso they’re saying rent is higher it is for 1 bed room apartment in Texas . Texas is much cheaper than New York in living in the rural areas .
im moving to another city next month and I would love to know your moving process,
Don't worry, I gotchu!! Moving can be stressful but I was able to do it on a budget, video on that coming soon ;)
I'm born and raised here, and my family is here, so I'm lucky that I have a place that is spacious in Brooklyn. I've seen it worse in the 80s & 90s, so nowadays, it's nothing. If one has the money to afford it, and live in a safe area, it's great. The museums, culture, diversity, Broadway, etc.
If the person doesn't care about Broadway, 24/7 access to transit and things to do...then moving to another cheaper state would be best. Unfortunately due to the politics of Florida ( and I hate heat and humidity) that wouldn't be a place for me. But maybe North Carolina? Colorado? Seattle? Not sure.
I seriously consider retiring out of the country to really have a better quality of life, but I need the art and culture. :)
I left in June for the same exact reason.
My only issue is you telling others they should also leave. Different strokes for different folks. If someone else loves NYC, good for them.
It’s not worth it!!!!! Terrible city now!!!!
Bush wick is in Brooklyn
It is yes.
Thank you for posting this video!
& thank you for watching!!😄
I was thinking of visiting there but I'm still not sure.
Thank you for this video, right video at the right time 💯
I’m doing the happy dance. Thank you!☀️
2 Questions. 1) In Florida do you still work in the film industry? 2) How is the dating in south Florida compared to NYC?
Good for you!! I can't wait to leave NYC!!! To the suburbs and no more 5 boroughs. lol
Hahaha me too!!
Crime is at all time high the cost of living is about to get 10 times worse homeless the city is garbage I moved out of nyc a month ago I will not be moving back
Don't blame you!
@@brittanicunningham I don’t miss living there at all
Congratulations! Even though things have definitely changed, I still love NY. I cannot do Florida all year long. Like you said, so hot. I spent summers with my aunt and I was hot and sweaty the whole time. NY is humid during the summer but not like FL. I am fortunate that I have been in the same 2 bedroom apartment in a private home for more then a decade so my rent is super cheap and all utilities are included. My rent is significantly cheaper than a mortgage would be if I moved to a coop or condo. You were smart to move. Even in my neighborhood which is not the best, a one bedroom is $1,800! Before the pandemic they were $300-400 less! I know if I leave my apartment and start with a new landlord I will be paying so much more and I will be living in a studio or a one bedroom apartment. I would definitely leave NY too! I work from home now and prior to the pandemic so I can move anywhere- I just need the internet.
It is hot af!! haha But I'm enjoying it so far :)
It doesn’t have the same essence. Aesthetically it’s steal beautiful, but it feels hollowed out. I hope to follow you soon.
I left in 2017 best decision I ever made.
Yass!!!
I left the city as well. It's great and corny. I make lots of money but there is nothing to do. I'll move back when I'm retired and business is booming..
Agreed! great and corny!
NY home of the $2000.00 per month studio apartment. What a cesspool of a city.
I'm actually thinking of moving to NY 😂.... my dad is there and says I can stay with him. I'm currently in FL (born in queens, raised in Fl) and I just have never been attached... maybe because i grew up here, and I'm over it? I miss the city, but I would never live there. That's a sure fire way of ending up hating NY. There are so many other interesting parts of NY. Anyways, I don't even recommend Fl. The prices are skyrocketing very quickly, it's ridiculous. Fl can be pretty in some areas, but it's not all sunshine and rainbows everywhere. You have to have money here to enjoy life as well! I was living alone, and my rent tripled in 5yrs. The only pro I can say is that yes, it is a lot more quiet, and the winters are more tolerable. We have wet winters though, so it's still icy at times. Idk y'all.. I heard housten was nice, and it has a great art scene. My ult goal is to end up in SKorea... I'm an artist, and Fl has small opportunities for artists. You really have to work hard as a creator here..any thoughts are appreciated 🙏
I want to move there but I don't like the people out there anymore.
Ny'er moved to San Diego in 2015 best move ever >>>> UNTIL the same SH&%%%T started happening in San Diego. Now we have NYC rents and pricing for everything else is very similar. ALL OVER America people hate their lives and can't afford anything . I hated NYC because I never had the money to do things except stay in my apartment and surf the internet. I grew up going to nightclubs and all sorts of NYC events....KILLED DOA just like that.
Great point! 👀
Glad I moved to New Jersey. It’s so crowded in nyc as well the amount of mice I encountered when Irving in my grandmothers house was insane. Also the apartment I lived in it was infested with tobacco and it was disgusting.
I’m looking into New Jersey I’m from Miami. How do you like it now? Is it safer than nyc ? And cheaper ?
Left NYC. Just way to congestive, tolls everywhere. Purchase my home in PA and don’t regret it
How do people look for apartments with roommates? Specifically when you’re moving to New York
Facebook groups!
Love the video. Good luck to you!
Thanks so much!!