Hello there,
Last week, I was causally updating my Naukri profile and to my surprise, I saw a Goldman Sachs recruiter bookmark my profile and download my resume. Until then I was of the opinion the I'm a long way from even thinking of applying to GS. That li'l incident has piqued my interest and now I'm obsessed with working for GS.
That said, can anyone here help me with getting one step closer to my newly envisioned dream? I"m looking for a PMO profile - I have relevant exp of 2.5yrs.
Don't walk around alone at night after drinking (especially if you are in heels). You are worth the ~$15 to make sure you get home safely.
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NEVER rent an apartment without seeing it in person even if there’s a video provided to you or you tour “a similar unit”. Always stick around outside a potential building you like and ask a resident going in/out how management is, if there are pest issues, etc. Pay attention to where windows and closets are in the apartment. When I toured my first NYC apartment I didn’t notice there wasn’t a closet in my room and had to live with a messy clothing rack in an already tight room.
Also download "openigloo" app and review ratings of the building/management by former tenants! Wish I had this when I was searching. I would also look up the building for any violations on nyc.gov/dob
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Don’t give money to homeless ppl or panhandlers. Don’t make eye contact with them or entertain any of their antics/scams.
My coworkers and I used to frequent a tex-mex joint near a park in the city during our lunch break. There was a person who appeared to be homeless, intentionally trying to collide with people who were walking with their eyes glued to their phones, to try and fake an injury and receive compensation.
Agree with a lot of comments here - if you feel service-oriented, volunteer your time or money to a charity. I like to help with the food bank at Father's Heart Ministry. It's not religious at all, and lots of teams and individuals participate from local corporations (Goldman Sachs, Accenture, etc).
For all of the safety points above - they are good points but I just want to emphasize that I’ve lived here 10 years and always have felt safe as a female and going places alone and at night. Overall NYC is extremely safe, just need to have some street smarts and don’t act naive. Agree on good walking shoes, seeing an apartment in person and buffering google maps time for cabs or subway.
😂 Transplants always want to prove to their friends back home that they are tough, street smart New Yorkers now that they live in the West Village and never stepped foot on Mother Gaston. 😂
Don’t stop at the top of the subway stairs or in the middle of the sidewalk. You’ll get run over or yelled at.
Also search for the thread on “first time subway rider” there’s a lot of good info in there
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I might not yell but I’ll definitely loudly mutter
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If you check Google maps at night to find out how long it will take to get somewhere in a cab/Uber, expect it to take twice as long or more during rush hour. Also, cabs are often cheaper than Ubers.
Uber and Lyft have been so so expensive recently highly recommend getting curb which is for the yellow cabs
If you ‘accidentally’ knock into someone and they drop their takeout food - it’s likely not their food it’s a scam to get you to give them money. Seen it happen twice now.
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Same thing with glasses, phone, etc!
Don’t blast your headphones so you can always hear what’s around you and always be aware of your surroundings. If anything gives you a weird vibe on the street or subway, walk as far away from it without thinking you seem or look weird. And agreed with above, if it’s late and you’re alone, just take a car home
If a subway car is empty in a too-good-to-be-true manner, then there’s a reason why and you don’t want to go on there
Also free events often suck because they get so crowded, especially with no reservations or tickets. It usually is a better experience if you need to pay a little to do it
Don’t ever step in a puddle, no matter how big or small it is. There is a >50% chance some kind of pee is in there.
Had to wash my shoes after the first time~
Don’t buy a queen sized bed - even if your first apartment fits one. Chances are you’ll move within the next year or two - most people do - and you don’t want your apartment options to be dictated by the size of your bed in a city where it’s as hard and expensive to rent an apartment as it is… or to have to buy a new/bed mattress altogether. Just settle for the full sized bed and upgrade in a few years when your life is more stable.
I’m perfectly content with a full size bed so I’m fine with that lol
Look before you sit (everywhere — the subway, bus, benches, etc. I’ve spotted bedbugs before, and there’s always potential mysterious liquids).
It’s common in many cultures, but take off your shoes when you get home. After wiping my dog’s paws after every walk, I am now grossed out by what gets tracked around my apartment.
Even if you’re not listening to anything, stuff some old headphones in your ears if you want to “ignore” cat callers.
When looking at apartments, check the proximity to grocery stores and the subway. Make sure you’re comfortable lugging things or walking X blocks in the humidity/heat/snow.
Walk different neighborhoods in your spare time. It will help you discover new things and places at your leisure.
Generalization, but usually on the subway in Manhattan, “uptown” means north/bigger street numbers and “downtown” indicates south/smaller numbers or named streets.
Do not be afraid to leave Manhattan. The other boroughs are just as wonderful and have just as much fun, food, and living options!
Thank you! Very helpful:)
Use a handbag that zips. I personally prefer a backpack (check out sites like lo&sons, kate spade, tumi, dagne dover).
I carry my ID, credit card and phone in my pocket and not in my purse. Pickpockets are very savvy here.
Stay to the right side of escalators. Left is for those walking or running.
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See comment above Re: escaleftor
Sneakers or closed footwear > sandals
I didn’t understand why my friend was shocked by me wearing sandals when I first moved here…quickly learned just how gross your feet get if they aren’t covered on these streets.
Note here is that platform sandals tend to do just fine :)
Don’t get in the empty subway car / one with 1 person in it…people are avoiding that one for a reason
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Also, there is something about nyc streets that destroy shoes and feet. Don’t try breaking in shoes on a long day of walking
I have my own office with a closet/wardrobe thing... I’m sure you’ll have somewhere to store stuff!
Or you can live in an upscale neighborhood in jersey city for less or similar rent and 15 min commute to Manhattan. Saves a percent on state tax if you are wfh and completely saves the city tax. Also, note I mentioned upscale neighborhood in jersey costs similar to death traps in the city.
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Whole Foods delivers groceries to most areas for free with prime on 35$ and up. USE THIS! Saves soooo much time and hassle.
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A3 the same, If not better only because you can shop the online “sale” category and plan means around it
Don't move to what you think is your dream neighborhood right away esp if it's pricey. Take the time to really explore other areas and get to know the true experience of living in NY, not just one NY TV neighborhood. I moved right away to downtown manhattan and while I enjoy it, I'm stuck because I got used to the convenience so I barely leave my area. I wished I could've gotten more familiar with exploring other neighborhoods and boroughs and saved a bit of $$$ too.
I guess the 'true' NY experience now that I've lived here awhile is every pocket of neighborhood is so different in a good way. Even a Manhattan experience - West village vibe is different from UES, let alone BK and Queens neighborhoods alone. And I got really comfortable since everything I wanted was in my neighborhood so I didn't really venture out. I guess if you do have an exploring nature you should be fine but it'd be a shame to miss out on all NY has to offer.