5 Tips For Moving to New York

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New York is a huge city full of unique art, hip nightlife, interesting restaurants, and a culture that differs from neighborhood to neighborhood. Because there is such a plethora of opportunities and experiences to be had in the Big Apple, it’s no surprise that hundreds of thousands of people move here permanently every year. Thinking of moving to New York? Here are a few tips:

Find an Apartment

There are a ton of resources to help you find an apartment. Set a realistic price range, think about what kind of neighborhood you want to live in, and make a list of your requirements for living. Be aware that you will most likely have to adjust this list, as living in a spacious apartment in the hip, lively West Village for $600 a month probably won’t happen. However, it’s worth remembering that New York has an excellent transportation system, so even if you live uptown, getting downtown won’t take you very long by subway. Also, reach out to friends and family and use social media to see if anyone has any contacts or leads on affordable apartments.

Hire a Moving Company

One of the biggest hassles of moving is transporting all of your things to your new place. That’s why it’s important to hire a moving company with an excellent reputation, experience, and the ability to move anything at anytime. NYC movers Oz Moving & Storage is one of the best in the industry and provides a range of services, including short and long distance moving, short and long term storage, 24 hour operations, full or partial packing, full or partial unpacking, long and short term storage, crating of fine art, marble and antiques, furniture and antique restoration, and furniture and sofa dis-assembly.

Find a Job

New York is full of opportunities to get noticed and excel, and by moving to the big city you’ve just given yourself a better chance of landing a job there. Polish your resume, send it to potential employers, enlist the help of a local recruiter, and start attending the myriad networking opportunities the city has to offer. If you make a contact, remember to follow-up, even if you don’t think the person has anything to offer you. You never know who is friends with who, and what opportunities will arise in the future.

Join a Meetup Group

Moving to a big city can be lonely at first, but joining a social group or activity can help you make friends in no time. People in New York aren’t as unfriendly as people believe; they’re usually just in a rush. However, if you meet locals at a Meetup group that shares a common interest, it’ll be easy to chat in a relaxed setting.

Start Exploring

What I love to do is literally just hop on a subway, get off at a random stop, and wander. Doing this I’ve discovered random art galleries, cozy book shops, free/extremely cheap comedy theaters, ethnic restaurants that serve free appetizers, excellent no-name bars, and eclectic coffeeshops that I would never have found in a guidebook.

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