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on 11/12/12 at 4:00am
So guys and girls,
I recently received a couple of job offers in three different cities: SF, Chicago, and NYC. I have never lived in any of those cities and therefore was wondering if you guys can help me decide where I should live. I don't know anyone in both SF and Chicago but I have a lot of friends in NYC. I like SF b/c I am a big fan of their climate but also of it's laid-back vibe, and Chicago because of its lower cost of living.
Any opinions/advice?






Assuming all other things are
Assuming all other things are equal, I'd take the Chicago offer. Dirt cheap cost of living and it's still a major finance hub.
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Are you willing to pay a
Are you willing to pay a premium for not dealing with snow? -> SF
Are you a cheap jew? -> Chicago
I cant really think of any reasons to live in nyc...
did you see what California
did you see what California passed??? they will rape you (money wise)
Most of my family and friends
Most of my family and friends are on the east coast - so if I am in NYC, most of my family and friends are around/within commuting distances. I don't know anyone in Chicago or SF - so for those of you who live/have lived in those cities, how easy is it to make friends? Also, SF has the bay, napa, and tahoe all within driving distances - what does Chicago offer otherwise than it being relatively cheaper?
well, I am not sure I am in
well, I am not sure I am in the "wealthiest of citizens" bracket.
Chicago. Cost of living,
Chicago. Cost of living, number one factor.
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Fuck cost of living man. You
Fuck cost of living man. You are here to live a life, not to pinch pennies. If you want to freeze your dick off on a daily basis, yeah, go to Chicago. If you want quality of life, however, I would pick either SF or NYC.
Again, nothing against Chicago - its is a beautiful city, but it is so cold. So cold. SF has the sports teams, the bars and clubs, the weather, the bay, tahoe, etc etc. It is a fantastic city.
Cannot comment on NYC, as I have never been there. But it is a cultural and financial hub and you will have loads of things to do. Are you an East Coast or West Coast guy? Pick between NYC and SF.
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Cries: Are you willing to pay
Are you willing to pay a premium for not dealing with snow? -> SF
I'll take snow over hippie/liberal/communists any day.
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We can't really assume
We can't really assume ceteris paribus, so can you tell us which jobs are in which city?
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I'd pick based on the job,
I'd pick based on the job, honestly. You are only likely to be working at your first job ~2 years.
If it's IBD, it really doesn't matter where you live - you'll be in the office 90+ hours per week.
West Coast rainmaker: I'd
I'd pick based on the job, honestly. You are only likely to be working at your first job ~2 years.
If it's IBD, it really doesn't matter where you live - you'll be in the office 90+ hours per week.
This, seriously...
Are you a cheap jew? ->
Are you a cheap jew? -> Chicago
lol. You tell me why there are a ton of more Jews living in nyc.
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philosophizingphilosoraptor:
Fuck cost of living man. You are here to live a life, not to pinch pennies. If you want to freeze your dick off on a daily basis, yeah, go to Chicago. If you want quality of life, however, I would pick either SF or NYC.
Again, nothing against Chicago - its is a beautiful city, but it is so cold. So cold. SF has the sports teams, the bars and clubs, the weather, the bay, tahoe, etc etc. It is a fantastic city.
Cannot comment on NYC, as I have never been there. But it is a cultural and financial hub and you will have loads of things to do. Are you an East Coast or West Coast guy? Pick between NYC and SF.
New York is cold too. At least Chicago doesn't have terrorism or hurricanes like New York. New York fucking blows...I'm so sick of this shitty, overrated town.
SF has earthquakes and if you do anything related to the market, have fun waking up for work in the middle of the night. Chicago sounds pretty good to me.
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philosophizingphilosoraptor:
Fuck cost of living man. You are here to live a life, not to pinch pennies. If you want to freeze your dick off on a daily basis, yeah, go to Chicago. If you want quality of life, however, I would pick either SF or NYC.
Again, nothing against Chicago - its is a beautiful city, but it is so cold. So cold. SF has the sports teams, the bars and clubs, the weather, the bay, tahoe, etc etc. It is a fantastic city.
Cannot comment on NYC, as I have never been there. But it is a cultural and financial hub and you will have loads of things to do. Are you an East Coast or West Coast guy? Pick between NYC and SF.
+1 legit. I wouldn't mind being a dumpster diver aka freegan to live in the city I dream of. That is what youth all about. Cost of living, the kind of shit you should only care about when you are ready to start a family.
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SirTradesaLot: philosophizi
Fuck cost of living man. You are here to live a life, not to pinch pennies. If you want to freeze your dick off on a daily basis, yeah, go to Chicago. If you want quality of life, however, I would pick either SF or NYC.
Again, nothing against Chicago - its is a beautiful city, but it is so cold. So cold. SF has the sports teams, the bars and clubs, the weather, the bay, tahoe, etc etc. It is a fantastic city.
Cannot comment on NYC, as I have never been there. But it is a cultural and financial hub and you will have loads of things to do. Are you an East Coast or West Coast guy? Pick between NYC and SF.
New York is cold too. At least Chicago doesn't have terrorism or hurricanes like New York. New York fucking blows...I'm so sick of this shitty, overrated town.
SF has earthquakes and if you do anything related to the market, have fun waking up for work in the middle of the night. Chicago sounds pretty good to me.
You don't know the true beauty of NYC. It is the cosmopolitan feel. I used to feel like dead when living in other major cities but after came to nyc, I revived in the first very minute. Chicago, one word, provincial.
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Why is everyone here so
BTbanker: We can't really
midtowngal: SirTradesaLot:
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midtowngal: SirTradesaLot:
...well, he's no use to us if Detroit is his idea of a small town!
SirTradesaLot: midtowngal:
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brandon st
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midtowngal: You don't know
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SirTradesaLot: midtowngal:
I'm feeling like a star, you can't stop my shine---Ridin' Solo
midtowngal: SirTradesaLot:
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SirTradesaLot: midtowngal:
I'm feeling like a star, you can't stop my shine---Ridin' Solo
Where in la? Just curious
hollywood, downtown, venice
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I have been to all three
Only go to NYC during
The Auto Show
philosophizingphilosoraptor:
And I think it's gonna be a long, long, time
Going Concern: NYC is a
If you're into outdoors
Having just recently moved to
Greater Chicago Area
Undergraduate Student
B.S. Finance; Capital Markets Concentration
being a chicago native, id
Go where your friends are.
PICK BASED ON THE FKING JOB
Chicago, so I can expand my
JDawg: Going Concern: NYC
And I think it's gonna be a long, long, time
I have actually lived in all
West Coast rainmaker: 3) NYC
And I think it's gonna be a long, long, time
midtowngal: No need to worry,
Frank Sinatra - "Alcohol may be man's worst enemy, but the bible says love your enemy."
Going Concern: West Coast
I prefer LA over NYC. To me
live west of the 405 if you
West Coast rainmaker: Going
And I think it's gonna be a long, long, time
JDawg: Why is everyone here
Having never lived in
im not sure you know what
"...the art of good business, is being a good middle man, putting people togeather. It's all about honor and respect."
this guy is right. SF dude.
"...the art of good business, is being a good middle man, putting people togeather. It's all about honor and respect."
One more thing about SF,