Manhattan vs Brooklyn: Updates
I’m torn between living in Manhattan or Brooklyn (specifically Williamsburg) when I try and find an apartment this summer for FT. I’m seeing mixed reviews of which is better so I wanted to get an updated discussion going.
Obviously, you get better value and cheaper rent in Brooklyn but the thing that comes up is having to deal with a 30-35 min commute. Not sure if that has a toll on anyone or they hate having to do it for social plans in Manhattan.
Any advice is appreciated!
Bump
Manhattan
Why?
Look you can try to read articles and make any justification in your mind to not live in Manhattan, but at the end of the day, if you have money, it’s where you want to be.
It’s like when people cope about anything in life. Oh who cares if you go to an Ivy League, my state college is great and alums are great at networking. Or who cares I’m fat, it’s personality that counts most.
You can live wherever you want, but time is your most important asset and Manhattan will always be closest to office.
Painfully true. Social skills hack for monkeys: difference between coping and gratitude is gratitude doesn’t require comparison.
Example: “I’m glad I went to IU Kelley and got my dream job while also having a fun, affordable experience.” vs. “Who needs to go to an Ivy League when you can get the same job from IU Kelley at 10% of the tuition.”
Example: ”I love living in Brooklyn, it’s affordable and convenient for me.” vs. “I’m so glad I don’t live in shithole Manhattan, my Williamsburg apt is so spacious.”
This is helpful to think about thx !
in all seriousness very based way of thinking
thank you marcus aurelius
Valid
Do Manhattan especially if you are not used to NYC travels. In outer Burroughs it is easy for train delays to make a 30 min commute 60 min. Also you want to put a good impression to work for a return offer so Manhattan would be better. Visit Burg and other places when you are here though.
If you even have to ask this question, you likely belong in Manhattan
Elaborate
If anyone wants to elaborate on the commute aspect of this that would be great.
I’ve been told FiDi is ~25-30 min commute to midtown while areas in Brooklyn are ~35-40 min commute. Does this really make a difference
Yes. Don’t forget 15 min one way is 30 min round trip. Plus Uber is slow af at night in traffic. It’s the difference between you making it to the gym or not everyday as a first year + there are more delays in the outter Burroughs as mentioned. Can do dumbo or williamsburg once you’re a VP or senior assoc. seen many people do it
if you're a transplant don't live in Brooklyn. the commute is not really an issue, obviously if you're commuting from downtown brooklyn to midtown it'll be a treck but williamsburg to tribeca is like 20 minutes
Transplant ?
Are new/ moving for the first time to the city
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