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My name is Sarah Protzman, and I’m 27. I moved here in early 2007 with no job, no apartment and some savings. When people ask why I moved all the way from small-town Colorado to NYC, I say, “Because I wanted to.”
A lot of fear mongering goes on about moving to New York City. I have yet to get to understand why. Scaring people into thinking they can’t do what we ourselves have done doesn’t make sense.
My blog, NewNewYorkers.info, shares the tips and tricks I still use every day. It’ll teach you what a guidebook never could! I love encouraging others who want to move here. I also wrote a book, “Standing Room Only: Two Years in New York City” about my transition experience.
When I had just moved here and made less than $30K, I had a lot of people in my ear. I’m not now — nor was I then — under any illusions that this city can’t be cold, expensive and frustrating, but please take heart and — like any good New Yorker would — don’t believe everything you hear.
Beware of absolutes — never, no one, always. These are never true, and they are poison to your goals. New York City life really is as great as they say, and I would recommend everyone who wants to be here to follow through on their dream!
