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How do I move to New York City?

I'm looking on Craigslist for roommates and housing but don't know where to start. I want to pursue a career in magazines, many of which are located in Manhattan. Does it matter which borough I live in? I've only been to NYC twice, so any and all help will be appreciated! I have about $1500-2000 in savings to move.. and will *hopefully* be picking up some kind of day/night job while hunting for my career job. I'm from Ohio.. how do I just visit for two weeks to check it out? I'm not trying to spend all my money before moving lol.. Please stop telling me about the industry.. I went to school for it and I am confident in my abilities. I know the state of the industry, thanks:D A lot of people are having trouble finding jobs regardless of what they are looking to do. So let's just count that part out for now, k?

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1. Forget about Craig's List...you may connect with the wrong person and get in trouble.If you want to be in the Magazine Biz, Madison Ave. between 80 the 55th St.is the best area to be. Lexington Ave. and 60th St., or 2nd Ave and 86th St. are very nice areas to find a room mate. You'll need to walk around that area and ask in the area's business, look on the boards and pas the word to the business owners....that's a safer way to find a room mate. Good luck!
2. You better start at square one by going to New York for a couple of weeks and checking it out...You have a lot of research to do before you move. By the way..........$1500 - $2000 won't get you far in New York without a job...Maybe 2 weeks if you are lucky..... You will spend your savings long before you actually move there,
3. Monthly rent is going to cost you at LEAST $800 month in any safe neighborhood and much much MUCH more likely you will be paying $1000 or more per month. Also think about the fact that you will have to pay a security deposit. $1500 to $2000 without savings and without a job will. not. get. you. far. Advice #1 - get the job first. If you can't get the job first, I would very much suggest that you live outside the City in the suburbs first to cut down on your rent and everyday expenses. I would sign up with a temp agency out there (you can get paid $10-$12 an hour at least) and commute in to the City for interviews. (Yes, you can pay low rent in the City, but usually its not a safe area). It doesn't matter what borough you live in. Manhattan is obviously most expensive. There are good parts of Queens (Astoria is a good place to look for lower rent) and Brooklyn just like there are bad parts of Manhattan. Neighborhoods to try: UES (below 100), Financial, Midtown West, Astoria... Brooklyn I'm less familiar with but Park Slope, Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn Heights are all good. As for CL, yeah - most young professionals find their roommates that way. Just got to be smart, find their facebook pages if you have to, and be safe about it. But honestly... unless you have some serious savings or your parents agree to help, don't move here without a job. Also know that the magazine industry is suffering and finding a job in it is difficult right now.
4. Magazines are closing left and right... good luck!
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