New York

[Doobie]

Well, how many of you guys live or have been in New York? I was at Times Square today for the entire day, and realized that it is such a fast paces lifestyle and you will always have something to do. An expensive lifestyle though, and a busy one with hundreds of people doing alot.

In other words, do you guys think you would be able to live in NY? Would you move there? I'm really considering moving there, I was born in New York and I guess I rarely visit but it feels like home for some reason.

[---]

I want to live there so bad. I plan on doing Graphic Design/Architecture at Uni over here because it is a hell of alot cheaper (leaning towards Graphic Design) then moving to the US straight after, or after a year over here in the industry.

I want to live in the US because everything over there is exactly how I like. I love New Zealand, but the people here are mostly annoying and alot of jobs pay like shit. I noticed a while back that I only listen to American music, watch American TV, play American sports, etc. so I figure it wouldn't be to hard to translate to life over there, and everything wouldn't seem so foreign. The thing that would make the transition tough is the fast paced lifestyle. I see Auckland as fast paced, and Auckland would be a small city in the US. If I make it there, I am pretty damn sure I will like it alot better than here though.

Aaaargh this thread makes me want to be there even more.

[mvpshaq32]

I was at NY on vacation and everything was really fast paced. I remember going to the FootLocker there and some guy stole a pair of shoes and ran off. Then we walked around near this theatre place where a mob of people were waiting for Rihanna and when her limo drove by, everyone was chasing it.

[Riot]

How come New York Police Officers are paid so little? They are some of the finest this country has and yet they are paid little to nothing. What makes it even worse is they require their officers to live in New York City which is an extremely expensive place to live (like you said) and that just adds to the troubles. To top it all off, if you are involved in some kind of legal case they will not have your back. No wonder they are desperate for police officers.

Sorry for going off topic, Doobie. Just a little rant.

[Gundy]

I have never been to New York. I barely ever get to visit big time cities. I would love to go because of all the things to see, media, etc.

[Abctest123]

I've been to New York only once, and that was with my school last year. My family and I rarely, if ever take trips, so whenever I go to another city which is like on average once every two years or so, its with the school. In my few days there (don't know how you would call this, left for NY on a Wednesday almost midnight, got back to Toronto at around Sunday evening), my personal opinion would be that New York is a great place to visit, but I don't think I would be able to live there. It's super fast-paced, and a little too busy for my taste. Nevertheless, like I said previously, awesome place to visit.

[hammertime23]

I live in New York. Lol upstate New York. But I've been to the city, and it is really cool. Everything is so big and there are tons of people, but I don't think it's for me. It seems like the crime and people are a little too shady for me. It's weird becuase where I live is so boring, but New York City is too much. My mom wants to move to Atlanta, so I think that will be a good median.

[Axel]

My mom wants to move to Atlanta, so I think that will be a good median.

I love Atlanta!

I live 2 hours from there so we go there a lot. It's a great city. Their sports teams suck though.

As for New York, I'd love to visit, but I think it would be too much for me. A place the size of Atlanta, or so is more for me. Moderately large city, but it just seems like all the Mid-Atlantic coast is one big city, and there's no escaping it.

[cyanide]

I want to live there so bad. I plan on doing Graphic Design/Architecture at Uni over here because it is a hell of alot cheaper (leaning towards Graphic Design) then moving to the US straight after, or after a year over here in the industry.

I'm going to be officially a graphic designer in a couple months, and I've been to New York. It's an awesome place to visit, but I would never want to live there. It's a great place for graphic designers, but only for those who are living the dream, otherwise, it can be pretty damn tough with all the competition around. Unless you're not looking to start your own business, you might be lucky to work for a firm, but you would be really lucky to be picked among the thousands of applications being sent there fresh off of college/university and over experienced designers.

I don't mean to shoot down your dreams or aspirations, but I'm trying to be realistic as I've read stories from other graphic designers who find it very tough to manage there, and end up moving back to their hometown. Like I said, it's a great place to visit, and I'm definitely going back someday.

[hammertime23]

My mom wants to move to Atlanta, so I think that will be a good median.

I love Atlanta!

I live 2 hours from there so we go there a lot. It's a great city. Their sports teams suck though.

Lol I know the sports teams suck, but I am a Braves fan, and no one can pass up seeing Mike Vick every Sunday. I hope I do move there.

[Dro]

I visited last summer...as others have said, nice place to visit, but living there would be a completely different story. I live in a Phoenix suburb and I still can't stand the traffic I have to drive through in the mornings on my way to ASU. New York's traffic is just horrifying. And the sidewalks are ALWAYS busy! Drives me nuts.

Off topic, but I also visited D.C. that same week. What an amazing city! The architecture in that city is just amazing, in my opinion. But it also has great natural scenery...just beautiful. Traffic was a bitch, but that's probably because I was there around July 4th. I'm considering going to Georgetown University after I'm done at ASU.

[Anthony15]

I visited last summer...as others have said, nice place to visit, but living there would be a completely different story. I live in a Phoenix suburb and I still can't stand the traffic I have to drive through in the mornings on my way to ASU. New York's traffic is just horrifying. And the sidewalks are ALWAYS busy! Drives me nuts.

I loved Phoenix when I went there, too hot tho, not for a Russian.

Ive been to New York, Times Square was filled with people, it was right after New year. I'd love to move to NYC, in Brooklyn, cuz Mnahattan is sooo damn expensive.

[Loenatic]

I just love New York.Anything you want there it is.

[Indy]

New York is one of my favorite cities, I'm there at least once a year because I have friends that live there.

[felix8621]

I´ve only been to JFK there... I plan on visting it someday maybe but i don´t think I would be able to live there. I´m so used to my little town with 3000 inhabitants..

[[Q]]

I want to live in the US because everything over there is exactly how I like. I love New Zealand, but the people here are mostly annoying and alot of jobs pay like shit. I noticed a while back that I only listen to American music, watch American TV, play American sports, etc. so I figure it wouldn't be to hard to translate to life over there, and everything wouldn't seem so foreign. The thing that would make the transition tough is the fast paced lifestyle. I see Auckland as fast paced, and Auckland would be a small city in the US. If I make it there, I am pretty damn sure I will like it alot better than here though.

oh and you speak English too haha

maybe there's a reason why Sean Marks never goes home





and on topic, I've never been to New York, but it seems pretty cool. but it can't possibly beat out Southern California.

[Jeffx]

I want to live there so bad. I plan on doing Graphic Design/Architecture at Uni over here because it is a hell of alot cheaper (leaning towards Graphic Design) then moving to the US straight after, or after a year over here in the industry.

I'm going to be officially a graphic designer in a couple months, and I've been to New York. It's an awesome place to visit, but I would never want to live there. It's a great place for graphic designers, but only for those who are living the dream, otherwise, it can be pretty damn tough with all the competition around. Unless you're not looking to start your own business, you might be lucky to work for a firm, but you would be really lucky to be picked among the thousands of applications being sent there fresh off of college/university and over experienced designers.

I don't mean to shoot down your dreams or aspirations, but I'm trying to be realistic as I've read stories from other graphic designers who find it very tough to manage there, and end up moving back to their hometown. Like I said, it's a great place to visit, and I'm definitely going back someday.

I'm a graphic designer lifelong resident in NYC(Bronx and Long Island). I graduated college in 1982, paid my dues and worked at some sh!tty places, but it paid off in the end. You have to have a combo of talent and luck to make it as a graphic designer in NYC. I've been at my present job for 14 years. My current boss and ex-boss used to do business together(we printed t-shirts for him). He was in a jam and needed an extra artist to do tie designs(his freelancers were swamped). He asked my old boss if he knew anyone, and my old boss recommended me. He liked my freelance stuff, and eventually hired me as his first in-house artist.

[hammertime23]

Lol, Jeffx how old are you?

[3P]

I think we have a member in there 50's, definitly 40's. Guess people of all ages play video games.

[Jeffx]

Lol, Jeffx how old are you?

Forty-six. Been at NLSC since the black & blue days when Tim & Lutz were in charge.

[hammertime23]

Whoa that's crazy. You got thirty years on me.

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I'm a graphic designer lifelong resident in NYC(Bronx and Long Island). I graduated college in 1982, paid my dues and worked at some sh!tty places, but it paid off in the end. You have to have a combo of talent and luck to make it as a graphic designer in NYC. I've been at my present job for 14 years. My current boss and ex-boss used to do business together(we printed t-shirts for him). He was in a jam and needed an extra artist to do tie designs(his freelancers were swamped). He asked my old boss if he knew anyone, and my old boss recommended me. He liked my freelance stuff, and eventually hired me as his first in-house artist.

Wow, thats awesome. Its pretty cool to have people on here in the same situation I want to be in a few years down the track, seeing what they think of it and how there careers in Graphic Design have panned out. Thanks for the insight Cy and JeffX

[3P]

Here is some advice, if you want to live in the US, in a big city you will have an extremly hard time. Try a city like Milwaukee Wisconsin, it is a good sized city (500,000 people aproximitly) but is small enough to not be so hectic and busy. Also there is a good economy and supply of jobs, so stick to cities like Milwaukee.

[-BHZMAFIA-]

I've visited NY this summer and its a great place to visit, but I don't think I would really want stay there. At least not in Manhattan because it would be WAY too expensive unless I was rich. I like the fact that there is always something to do though and its very hard to get bored because there is always something going on.

[Nick]

Lol, Jeffx how old are you?

Forty-six. ...

Shit, so your career didn't properly get going until you were 32.