Rookie120 0 #1 June 20, 2006 Ok here's the deal. I got a job offer from an airline to work at JFK. Great pay and stuff but dint think it is still enough to get something that I would like in the city. How far do some people go to get something that is afforable around there. Or do some people live in another state and fly home every other week. Thats one of the options I am looking at. Is just getting a crash pad with a bunch of guys and split it. Any help here owuld be great.If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aprilcat 0 #2 June 20, 2006 JFK is pretty far into Queens and you could find something there for considerably less for what you'd find in Manhattan, if that is what you're asking. A lot of people work in Manhattan and go back to Queens where the rents are less and there are some nice places.~~April Camelot II, the Electric Boogaloo! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #3 June 20, 2006 Thats what I was looking at also. I want to move me and my fiance back to Colorado and just get a crach pad there with some other people. We have about 9 co-workers who I work with now that all got hired on and will be leaving soon to go up there. So I am thinking the crash pad would be cool. Just wondering where to get one. What about the Brooklyn area? Or Long Island or this distance getting a little far there. All of us would like to try to take the train to work everyday.If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aprilcat 0 #4 June 20, 2006 The part of Brooklyn that is closest to JFK is NOT where you want to be. You'd go to the end thats near Manhattan and high rents. Try to find a place where you could split with roomies in Queens or Long Island.~~April Camelot II, the Electric Boogaloo! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenz 0 #5 June 20, 2006 i'd say your best bet is queens, or even try to find something in jersey (its really not that far) - if you stay in manhattan or go to LI you will be paying a crap load more than necessary - and like it was stated above - the part of brooklyn that is closest to jfk is not the prime location of living - though other parts of bklyn are nice - theyre just a little more pricey - what range are you looking to spend for rent - cause that will help find you a place as well"life does throw curveballs sometimes but it doesn't mean we shouldn't still swing for the homerun" ~ me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewwhyte 1 #6 June 21, 2006 Either make your life there or don't take the job. Millions of people make their life in the big city (duh) but if you don't want that then find another job in Colorado or wherever. Just my opinion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #7 June 21, 2006 QuoteMillions of people make their life in the big city And a lot do not. I want to work 4 days then go home. I am just wondering how far most people commute into the city.If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #8 June 21, 2006 QuoteAnd a lot do not. I want to work 4 days then go home. I am just wondering how far most people commute into the city. Up to 2 hours each way is not unusual for a commute into the city. You don't mention the hours you will be working, which makes a big difference in regard to traffic. When it comes to NY commuting, it's not miles but rather time due to traffic. Kennedy is in a tough location for commuting. The Belt Pkwy sucks and the Van Wyck is not much better. Real Estate in NYC and Long Island is one of the most expensive in the country, but if you're willing to rent with 8 other people...it shouldn't be an issue. Time will also be an issue if you take public transportation during rush hour (s). Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
