Want to leave NYC but is it worth grinding it out a few more years

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Apr 4 21 Comments

My partner and I (mid 20s) are SWEs in finance in nyc. Been working out west during covid; loved the lifestyle and access to nature. With RTO/hybrid coming up, we need to move back to NYC and the thought makes me depressed (not enough accessible outdoor activities). While NYC is fun, it's not where we want to end up, and every year spent there is a year we don't get to live the life we want.

Sadly, I doubt we can personally make even close our current tc outside of NY. Definitely going to stay in NYC until end of year, but still debating whether to move or stay past that point. Maybe can stay a few years and try going 100% remote after we're senior enough.

Should we grind it out a few more years, or just move out west now? Though not sure where I'd work out west either, nothing work-related really interests me anymore lol

#nyc #rto

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combined tc: 1.3m

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  • What outdoor activities are you talking about? Where on west coast?
    Apr 6 6
    • I was in Seattle, now in Vancouver. Its not just the winters, there are summer heat domes, floods etc as well. But since you've already lived here, you might know what you want. Each to his own.

      Personally, I love hiking, camping, biking, but I'd love to move to east coast if I get a chance, there are tons of options to do these things here.
      Apr 6
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      That’s fair - when I was living in nyc before I never really explored outside of the city except flying away. I’ll try to give the east coast a chance and branch out a bit more this time.

      I hope you get the opportunity to move back east!
      Apr 6
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    TC
    Apr 4 2
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      added, sorry
      Apr 4
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      Damn that’s sweet TC. Are you in buy side finance (hft/hedge funds) doing swe work?

      I love NYC so am biased. It’s really fun here again, maybe give it a try for a year and see how it is. Since you’re in your mid 20s im assuming you have 2-5 YOE. You won’t get that TC in big tech out west
      Apr 4
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    Did you try the suburbs?
    Apr 4 3
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      Try Places like Tarrytown, dobbs ferry etc- right by hudson- they are beautiful, with a lot of hiking, skiing and water related things to do and are on the metro north line- hence easy access to NYC.
      Apr 4
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      thanks, looks beautiful from a quick search - will definitely keep those in mind
      Apr 4
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    How many hours do you work?
    Apr 4 2
  • Go to central park
    Apr 6 1
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      Love Central Park but it’s not the same
      Apr 6