NYC IB Associate considering relocation

Uncertain if I want to settle down in or around NYC due to cost of living, expensive real estate market, safety, etc.

Love the walkability, culture, social scene, entertainment and career opportunities that NYC provides but I expect these priorities to shift is I get older. I am unsure if this is where I want to settle down and start a family.

Career wise, I’m ok leaving IB for other finance roles though I am not sure what other hiring markets look like.

Considering a new start elsewhere and I am interested in hearing from people who have tried something new.

Appreciate any recommendations or insights.

Thanks all

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Rare serious post here....As an international, I interned in Chicago and found it very tough to integrate socially relative to NYC. It is deeply provincial. I am sure if you know people there or are even from a similar U.S. state it is different, but nothing compares to NYC as someone who came to the US knowing absolutely nobody. There were massive amounts of people in the same exact position, all connected by common interests. One of the MDs literally said "Welcome to Elise Island" during one of my FT introduction seminars. Especially in terms of building connections, I feel like by the time I left NYC (not by choice - got relocated) I ended up with connections that will ultimately spread out all over the U.S. and give me a very broad network. Idk if the experience would be the same in Chicago. 

That said, the city is gorgeous and I bet if you know people there and can handle a little snow it's perfect. OP specifically is talking from the perspective of someone that has already done time in NYC so for him it's a good option, but for the younger internationals or people from random places on this website, I highly recommend starting in NYC.

 

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