Why am I leaving New York?

After thoughtful consideration, here are the five main reasons why I’m leaving New York: I don’t like to make sweeping generalizations, but New Yorkers have a bad reputation for a reason. Many of them just aren’t very nice. New Yorkers have that edge that makes them blunt, pushy, disingenuous and uncompromising.

What is the best quote about New York City?

Mary Schmich has a well-known quote: Live in New York City once, but leave before it makes you hard. Live in Northern California once, but leave before it makes you soft.

Is it unnecessary to be rude in New York?

It’s unnecessary to be rude, and I hate being rude; yet, New York seems to draw out my rudeness and cynicism. Mary Schmich has a well-known quote: Live in New York City once, but leave before it makes you hard. Live in Northern California once, but leave before it makes you soft. She nailed it.

Is life after New York really that bad?

Of course, living in New York has plenty of challenges, too — which is why eventually, it came time for a change, and I packed up my bags and moved. As for what I discovered? Turns out, life after New York isn’t so bad. In fact, it can be pretty damn awesome — for a million tiny different reasons.

Is it a dream to live in New York City?

I have no doubt it would be a dream to live in New York if you had money to spend. But, for 20-somethings, rents are high and salaries are low, and for most of us, that means eating a lot of pasta and sneaking flasks into concerts to avoid the $12 beers.

Does New York City make you hard or soft?

Mary Schmich has a well-known quote: Live in New York City once, but leave before it makes you hard. Live in Northern California once, but leave before it makes you soft. She nailed it. You have to have the balance (too much time in Northern California will make you soft).