I Left NYC For These 3 Reasons

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  • Опубликовано: 22 май 2024
  • Here are the three reasons why I left NYC. After living in New York City for four plus years, I have made the decision to move out of new york city. I lived in lower Manhattan and have documented my life living alone in nyc on RUclips. If you are curious what life is like living in New York City please consider viewing my older videos!
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  • @joymae
    @joymae  Год назад +16

    THE REAL ONES STAY POST NYC - jk jk ❤ no but really… thank you

  • @thedizispell
    @thedizispell Год назад +36

    🐶 You’re so right about living in New York and having friends - from experience, it’s totally normal (by NYC standards) to have really close friends and only see them ever few months. When everyone is so busy and lives in different boroughs/has different schedules it’s hard to even plan simple things like dinners or going to the movies. It’s so different from smaller European cities where you can finish a workday, eat dinner, and still have time to stop by a friend’s house to hang out…

    • @joymae
      @joymae  Год назад

      I’m happy to hear I’m not the only one thinking this! I’ve heard places like Spain is less lonely and people make time to socialize after work etc

    • @divinemessenger2030
      @divinemessenger2030 2 месяца назад

      Yup. Cus we’re always busy trying to afford the crazy cost of living here. Barely have time for yourself…. Crazy.

  • @flyfly2850
    @flyfly2850 9 месяцев назад +15

    This is the most mature and intelligent video testimony about living in NYC that I watched in a very long time. I have been dreaming of living in NYC since 1989 ... I did have other experiences and move across the world, no regrets, just need to hear the harsh truth about NYC...so sad that one of the best city in the world has come to all this.

    • @joymae
      @joymae  9 месяцев назад

      Just keeping it real. I’ve been here for four years to some that’s not long to others it’s eternity. It was long enough for me!

    • @spicynomad
      @spicynomad 3 месяца назад +1

      if you want to move to nyc and can afford it you should. listen to stories but like any other city you know how to keep yourself safe. ive been here for over 20 years and im a girl and i dont have any issues and im out at 3am sometimes.

    • @PrincessSharifa434
      @PrincessSharifa434 Месяц назад

      I would suggest you have a pied-à-terre NYC residence, rather than live there full-time. Or just go for a month and rent an AirBnB, for the experience you’re seeking, just got in eyes wide open and your head on a swivel.

  • @lisasheridan5482
    @lisasheridan5482 Год назад +14

    I admire your bravery and courage. Especially your willingness to embrace change even when it's difficult. 💖

    • @joymae
      @joymae  Год назад

      Thank you!!! Thank my therapist hahah

  • @tallgirlsrock100
    @tallgirlsrock100 Год назад +13

    Hi Joy, I'm from Chicago and I moved to Wisconsin because living in the city was too much for me. I wanted a quite safe place to raise my girls. Thanks for taking us along. 🖤🖤🖤🖤

    • @joymae
      @joymae  Год назад +2

      Chicagos been a mess lately, good for you for taking the leap

    • @BrinaSmith
      @BrinaSmith 7 месяцев назад +1

      Girl keep Chicago name out of your mouth. Chicago was named the best big city in the country for 7 straight years. You know nothing about Chicago.

    • @tallgirlsrock100
      @tallgirlsrock100 7 месяцев назад +1

      I was born on the south side of Chicago in 1966 and moved from Chicago in 1993. I won’t lip box with you. Just check yourself.❤❤❤❤

    • @BrinaSmith
      @BrinaSmith 7 месяцев назад

      Girl shut up because I was replying to the other person. I don't care what you have to say about Chicago. Go find something to do.

    • @SolisOfDreams
      @SolisOfDreams 6 месяцев назад

      ​@BrinaSmith Chicago is trash. Born and raised on the south side. Lmao. Sorry but it's a very dangerous city and only getting worse by the way. SO, YEAH. Cope? Stay mad, fuck Chicago.

  • @stephaniem5188
    @stephaniem5188 Год назад +3

    Thank you for bringing attention to these issues. Love and support you for doing what is best and safest for you ❤

    • @joymae
      @joymae  Год назад

      Thank you so much

  • @heatherkarko564
    @heatherkarko564 Год назад +3

    Wishing you the best! Looking forward to more traveling videos. 🐶🐾

    • @joymae
      @joymae  Год назад

      Thank you!!!

  • @lotsofnella
    @lotsofnella Год назад +4

    I love how you are so fluid! Yes to life journey !!!! I loveee you girl!!!!

    • @joymae
      @joymae  Год назад

      THANK U! Free as a bird now

  • @jayvito86
    @jayvito86 Год назад +17

    I don't blame you, im born and raise in the big apple and I recently purchased a new home and moved out of NY. I just felt it was time to part ways.

    • @joymae
      @joymae  Год назад +2

      Congrats on home ownership!

  • @junekuntz1874
    @junekuntz1874 Год назад +5

    Sometimes change is hard but traveling is exciting I'll see you in your travels. 🐶

    • @joymae
      @joymae  Год назад

      Yes it is! Thank you

  • @elizabethcommandeur4093
    @elizabethcommandeur4093 Год назад +6

    Really good video! 🐶 NYC has always been scary, every trip I always had a bad experience on the subway (long before the pandemic). Crime has really gotten bad all over North America. I hope there’s a more positive shift in energy coming. More videos with Brody please! 🐶

    • @joymae
      @joymae  Год назад +2

      Yes I agree it’s not just a nyc thing I think it’s a city thing across America. I’m not happy with the way things are being run there needs to be more accountability.

  • @JoshIsOnAMission
    @JoshIsOnAMission Год назад +7

    Same thing happened to me in LA - everyone would just move to another city. It becomes super lonely.

    • @joymae
      @joymae  Год назад +3

      I think that’s just early adulthood. When I was in Arizona people left a lot too because they would move for a job and then “level” up to a bigger city.

  • @dianebaker5243
    @dianebaker5243 Год назад +7

    Wishing you the very best in life. ❤

    • @joymae
      @joymae  Год назад +1

      Thank you same to you

  • @linlin_says
    @linlin_says 11 месяцев назад +6

    Hey Joy thank you so much for your story, I moved out of NY in end of 2019 and was luckily to avoid the covid and Asian hate things afterwards. But I've always miss the time living in the big Apple just because of the diversity and tons of things to do. After saw the quote you shared, I believe I actually have more options to make me feel happy rather than just thinking about living in the greatest city in the world!

    • @joymae
      @joymae  11 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you and it’s exactly true focus on how you feel instead of how your life looks. I had a great time in the city until it no longer was serving me. It’s still a great place but not in the phase of my life at the moment.

  • @brianhatcher1437
    @brianhatcher1437 Год назад +5

    Joy, I have been watching your journey the last few years. When you left NYC, what state did you go to?

  • @Billy33753
    @Billy33753 Год назад +2

    Thanks for sharing

    • @joymae
      @joymae  Год назад +1

      Thank you!

  • @Super-yw7ss
    @Super-yw7ss 8 месяцев назад +1

    I agree with you 100%, your right.

  • @liyaah85
    @liyaah85 Год назад +2

    🐶 ok so for the videos idea: house tour of your new home in France, vlogs, and maybe storytimes so we can know you better 💖

    • @joymae
      @joymae  Год назад +1

      I’m in a short stay at the moment but will vlog the tour before I leave for my next stop! Story times for sure maybe I’ll make it a weekly thing and add a vlog for the second weekly video thanks

  • @Super-yw7ss
    @Super-yw7ss 8 месяцев назад +7

    Hi Joy, I have lived in NYC for over 40+ years (native) and know a lot of ppl, related and not, experienced more than most and I know you made the right decision, if I left, I wouldn’t look back from my experience living here, just to visit that’s all, everything you said is spot on, NYC has become Very OVERATED!!!

    • @spicynomad
      @spicynomad 3 месяца назад

      she also said its not safe and i dont agree. there is a saying that if you can make it here...or she will chew you up and spit you out...etc.

  • @trg414
    @trg414 5 дней назад +1

    I am also lonely I live in the city of Milwaukee Wisconsin. It’s not as big as New York but it’s still pretty large and it is hard to find friends. I also do a lot of traveling around United States and Europe my favorite place in the United States so far is Los Angeles, California, which I find people more friendly than any city out east.

    • @joymae
      @joymae  4 дня назад

      Milwaukee is cool!!

  • @brandondavid1175
    @brandondavid1175 11 месяцев назад +2

    Preaching to the choir!!!!! Even when I'm on work trips out of state depending on the area sometimes I would spend $20-$25 just to go get something to eat and come back to the Hotel and that would be on just rides so it definitely adds up, Over time I've decided to factor In the per diem that my company gives me a day and I wont spend over that on food.

    • @joymae
      @joymae  11 месяцев назад +2

      Let's be honest all of America is overpriced at the moment

  • @LainieB
    @LainieB Год назад +4

    I'm really sorry about the Asian hate. I'll never understand why or how people can hate (or even dislike) another person based upon their race, religion, etc. It makes zero sense to me. Thank you for speaking up about how unsafe NYC has become. I love NYC & used to go down there for a long weekend all the time, but I've not been there since March of 2020. It really saddens me because it was my favorite place, but being acquainted with people "in the know", the crime has gone back to the pre-Giuliani era & I don't know if it'll ever recover. Best of luck to you in your new life & I look forward to seeing where it takes you.

    • @joymae
      @joymae  Год назад +1

      Thank you Lainie. Just tired of being traumatized everyday I’m a lot happier now

  • @oliviaii6164
    @oliviaii6164 Год назад +1

    Omg... I like your video...please make more... I hope I can be like you one day... From: Malaysia

  • @nkkren87
    @nkkren87 Месяц назад +1

    met all my friends through work, hobbies and my neighborhood in Brooklyn. Making friends was the easiest for me in NY. Left 3 years ago and making friends out of a city is way harder in my opinion especially since more people are married and have families out of the city. I was there 10 years though, I think like anywhere you live consistency and investment where you are is what will generator longterm friends.

    • @joymae
      @joymae  4 дня назад

      That’s so true!

  • @michaelleetrini3635
    @michaelleetrini3635 9 месяцев назад +1

    🐕 congratulations 😊

    • @joymae
      @joymae  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks!

  • @zakatista5246
    @zakatista5246 8 месяцев назад +1

    “At first it was towards the elderly and like okay, alright, I’m fine…” lmao. Sums it up.

  • @Mustlovehorrorfilms
    @Mustlovehorrorfilms 5 месяцев назад +2

    I know how you feel, living in SF the homeless problem is out of control. One guy was following me and he started chasing me and throwing a HUGE rock towards my head.
    And people saw him but just looked away because it happens ALL the time.
    He could have killed me just because he's paranoid. I'm scared a lot now.

    • @joymae
      @joymae  4 месяца назад +1

      Omgosh I’m so sorry. I was driving through SF last month and a homeless man biked up next to my car and started making circles around me at the red light. I was scared he’d break my window and assault me. They’re crazy out there.

    • @Mustlovehorrorfilms
      @Mustlovehorrorfilms 4 месяца назад

      @@joymae yeah, it didn't bug me for years but now idk what's going on but I'm always aware of my surroundings.

  • @Myfilteredview
    @Myfilteredview 11 месяцев назад +2

    Native New Yorker checking in this is very accurate and true.

    • @joymae
      @joymae  11 месяцев назад

      Thank youuuuu

  • @Randompotatoes-qs7bm
    @Randompotatoes-qs7bm Месяц назад +1

    Nyc is not even worth it. I can’t move too far since I have family within an hour of here. It’s hard for people who have fam in this area. I’m so happy you got out.

    • @joymae
      @joymae  Месяц назад

      AHHH. But I am back!

  • @PrincessSharifa434
    @PrincessSharifa434 Месяц назад +1

    I met my NYC friends organically, through other friends. This was back in 2006 to 2014 and gave S*x and the City vibes. Was fun for the time in my life I was in.
    Now that I’m in my 30’s, I have a handful of friends (just much more discerning) and focused on creating generational wealth for the next generations. The “It” girl lifestyle doesn’t align with that for me.

    • @joymae
      @joymae  Месяц назад +1

      I love this. I also was obsessed with fulfilling my SATC vibes but saw how toxic it was. Also Carrie and Big were toxic.

  • @acestarone
    @acestarone 7 месяцев назад

    I feel there is nowhere left to live in NYC who wants to go to Orange County or South Jersey. the northeast is very expensive. I have to start work very early in the morning. the mental push it takes to walk to the subway sucks. safety is the main reason I get anxiety. and it is expensive to take Uber or Lyft daily. the friend group part is so funny. I always assume they work from home or they meet all of their friends online. It does feel my closest friends live out of state.

  • @nourinicole7045
    @nourinicole7045 Год назад +4

    🐶 😊

  • @GirlyBellSeashell
    @GirlyBellSeashell 8 месяцев назад

  • @veganmamma965
    @veganmamma965 Год назад +3

    🐕 ❤

    • @joymae
      @joymae  Год назад

      ✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼

  • @edt7108
    @edt7108 Год назад +2

    I need to start eating a healthier breakfast like that☹️….I’m so bad on eating right.🐶

    • @joymae
      @joymae  Год назад

      You got this! Start today thank you

  • @jessw4195
    @jessw4195 9 месяцев назад +1

    I just discovered your channel and been watching your NYC videos because Ive been contemplating moving to NYC and I resonate with a lot of things youve said... After watching your videos and also connecting with my true self, I really dont think NYC is for me lol. Good for a vacation there I think but not for full time living there

    • @joymae
      @joymae  9 месяцев назад

      That’s great you’re doing your research! It’s diff for everyone but you know yourself best

  • @Melgworl
    @Melgworl 6 месяцев назад

    And now you're back in the city....girl we need an explanation!!!

  • @ThomasinaMyresa
    @ThomasinaMyresa Год назад +3

    Girl I’ve been trying to find a friend group for the past 4 years 😫

    • @joymae
      @joymae  Год назад +3

      IM SO TIRED WHERE ARE MY FRIENDS HAHA

  • @googleuser2609
    @googleuser2609 Год назад +3

    🐶🐕
    Hey, *Joy Mae* , remember this:
    "Nothing is constant but change".😃
    --- Heraclitus.

    • @joymae
      @joymae  Год назад

      I’ve heard that many times from my old company ahhh

  • @ZenZim
    @ZenZim Год назад +3

    🐶🐶

    • @joymae
      @joymae  Год назад +1

      Wowowow the realest

  • @Dream-bebe
    @Dream-bebe 12 дней назад +1

    I grew up in NY It’s sad what NY has become!! A crime ridden city!

  • @user-fs2yd3ky4t
    @user-fs2yd3ky4t 6 месяцев назад

    Do you regret it ?

  • @DanielleJ27
    @DanielleJ27 Год назад +1

    🐶

  • @Drift_x27
    @Drift_x27 6 месяцев назад +1

    I disagree with most of your points about living in new york, but i hope you found your happiness where you decided to move to.

  • @cupwithhandles
    @cupwithhandles 2 месяца назад

    It's amazing people don't place more importance on safety. Violence and danger are normalized in the USA.

  • @Super-yw7ss
    @Super-yw7ss 8 месяцев назад

    You have a GREAT ARGUMENT!!!😊👍🏽

  • @callmeNeno
    @callmeNeno Год назад +2

    Mid life crisis is not easy

    • @joymae
      @joymae  Год назад +1

      NO ITS NOT

  • @danielgothits
    @danielgothits 19 дней назад

    good video, respect for not being brainwashed and seeing through how fucked up our "justice system" is

  • @getfree
    @getfree Год назад +1

    One great thing about NYC is all the hot guys!

    • @joymae
      @joymae  Год назад +8

      Hot emotionally unavailable men

    • @mariavigil7211
      @mariavigil7211 5 месяцев назад

      Ahahahaha true, very emotionally unavailable men... 😭

  • @arkatub
    @arkatub Год назад +3

    4th

  • @_xBrokenxDreamsx_
    @_xBrokenxDreamsx_ Месяц назад

    you shouldn't have to live in fear because of who you are. when a government turns on the innocent and creates and environment where the guilty flourish it's time to abandon them.

  • @Super-yw7ss
    @Super-yw7ss 8 месяцев назад +1

    An expensive city where you don’t feel safe!!! and you have to deal with all the noise and have to deal with the political puppets. Crazy situation for many.

  • @spicynomad
    @spicynomad 3 месяца назад

    do you know any of these people who died or are you just saying things that you saw on the media? im not disputing any of these stories but im a girl and living in manhattan since after university and ive never( knock on wood) had issues. im out and about at we hours of the morning. i do live on the upper west side and im pretty safe. i go all over the city. you do know that tons of single (unmarried) women live in new york city, right. they are still here. putting that kind of narrative out there that nyc is unsafe is irresponsible.

  • @Melgworl
    @Melgworl Год назад +1

    You're upset with a major city for being just that...a major city.

  • @thelastgamurai
    @thelastgamurai Год назад +3

    You lived above the number 1 lesbian bar? Me too jk 😂🦮🐕‍🦺

    • @joymae
      @joymae  Год назад

      Yeah there’s only four in America apparently they did a documentary about it during pride

  • @GirlyBellSeashell
    @GirlyBellSeashell 8 месяцев назад

    🐶