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I have just joined Amazon Retail as sr Program Manager a month ago. I miss banking/technology now. I have heard that I can move teams. I know it’s too early so I don’t know how to approach this situation and potential HMs. Reaching out to this community to seek help if you have similar roles for which you (or your network) is hiring, would you be able to help? It’s better to be in a relevant role and be best than performing poor in current role. Please help.
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Well this takes an unexpected turn. Mentioning ur comp pays off I guess lol
River north, old town, LP, lake view- depends on what you’re optimizing for. Spent 3 years in LP, now In RN for 2 years. I prefer LP, but that’s just because I like what it offers. Happy to talk more if helpful.
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Could you please elaborate more on what LP offers in particular?
old town, same age as you same TC same loans.... no car... kinda weird honestly
I love the West Loop area and it's a quick walk to the office which is great.
For a 1BR you can expect to pay 2500-3000ish for a great place in West Loop.
I’m in South Loop and most of my friends are in West Loop, Lincoln Park, and River North. I pay a little over $2k for a convertible studio, which I think is pretty typical for those areas.
The look and feel of individual neighborhoods in Chicago varies much more than in other cities I’ve lived in, so it’s worth checking them out in person if you haven’t done so already and are comfortable traveling to see which one best suits you.
Another vote for the West Loop. Great bars / food, quiet but not too quiet, 30s crowd, a few nice parks, short walk to the Loop and easy to get around. Not sure if you (normally) travel for work but Northside neighborhoods might be a bit closer to ORD
Who is paying 200k for a senior associate
I worked at Deloitte, Accenture, and EY. No Senior Associate makes close to that. MBA or not.
Wicker park is definitely an option it's by the blue line so you can get to the airport or downtown without a car.
There's probably many more that people will mention.
Also, we can't tell you how much to pay for rent, that's a personal decision. Price shop around the neighborhoods that people suggest and find out what's important to you. You make enough to afford the majority of places in Chicago
I’m in wicker too. Same age. Same situation. It works. LP is prob better though
River North if you're looking to live down town.
Live in a neighborhood adjacent to downtown: river north, south loop, west loop or lakeshore east. Lakeshore east is a relatively quiet residential oasis just east of the loop.
It would be helpful to learn more about you and your interests. Being a Cubs fan or LGBT could impact recommendations.
Wherever you move look to rent from a private owner as opposed to a rental company. It’s usually cheaper and I’ve found the landlord is more willing to be flexible with things.
I pay like 1600-something for a nice big 1br in a full amenity high rise in Lakeview. Pool, gym, grills, balcony with lake and city views.
You people paying $2k+ for a studio must not like keeping your money.
Renting from an individual who is renting out their condo and not a big management company/large rental-only building is the way to go.
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Plenty of my friends live around South Loop. Lakefront and Museum Campus are great to go for a bike ride or a walk. They love proximity to all the action (River North, West Loop) without actually living there. Also, access to great Mexican & Asian cuisine in Pilsen/Chinatown is not too bad either.
Wicker Park, Logan Sqaure, Humboldt Park, West Loop, Lincoln Park are all nice neighborhoods. Expect to pay 1800-2500 for a nice bedroom apartment.
I live in west loop/river west and pay ~1800 for a studio. I absolutely love my building and apartment itself, and it’s pretty close to basic amenities (grocery store/barber/Starbucks within a couple mins walk) and the Fulton market district.
I have seen plenty of options around this area/river north in the 1800-2200 range for studios/1 bed rooms in new/newish buildings
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If you comment with some of your interests or wants in a neighborhood or even the type of apartment you want (loft, high rise, three flat) I think our answers would be more accurate to what you’re looking for! Different neighborhoods fit different personalities in my opinion :)
You should consider River West / Fulton river district. Short walk into the loop, but right near restaurant row (Randolph) and Fulton Market where great restaurants like girl and the goat, Publican, Aba, The Dawson etc.
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Should consider lakeview, Lincoln park, old town, river north. Would avoid wicker park
I’m a 30F, no debt, similar comp and live right on the edge of Bucktown/Logan Square - love the area. Brand new building and pay $2100 for a convertible with a lot of amenities. Next to the blue line and the 606 is a block away. I can still walk to Wicker and Logan Sq proper from where I am as well. You can definitely get cheaper around here but newer will skew toward $2k+.
You might also like Wicker and West Loop.
Edit: I lived in Lincoln Park/Lakeview when I was 20-22. It’s a different vibe than the sort of (post-) hipster feel of Wicker/Logan.
My advice making that kind of dough is to buy a place, any place - just get equity to leverage for your next step. Paying some clown $2500 month is crazy and throwing away good money
West Town is underrated IMO. Close to blue line, quiet but positioned between other neighborhoods with more to offer in terms of entertainment and dining (West Loop, Wicker, etc.)
Where do you make 200k at?