‘न्यूयॉर्क आपको निगल जाएगा…’, 10 साल से रह रहे भारतीय ने बताया वहां की जिंदगी का सच – indian man shares real truth about surviving in new york city life tstf
New York is called the world’s biggest city of dreams. Every year lakhs of people come here in search of better career, higher salary and new opportunities. It is counted among the most attractive cities in the world for those working in finance, tech, media and startup sectors. But is a good job and a big salary enough to survive in New York?
social media But in a video going viral, an Indian living in New York for the last 10 years has answered this question. He says that in this city, it is not enough to just earn money, but one should also be mentally strong, confident and have the spirit to work hard continuously.
‘…this city will break you’
In the video, Indian tourist Kunal Dutt talks to an Indian living in New York. During this he asks whether the fast pace of life in this city can make people feel lonely.
To this the person replies that if you are not happy with yourself and are not satisfied with your work, then living in a city like New York can be very difficult mentally. This city will break you.
According to him, people are seen moving fast everywhere here. In such a situation, many people feel that they are leaving behind others. This thinking can gradually increase mental pressure.
‘If you want to survive in New York, you will have to become a hustler’
He said that only those people can survive in New York for a long time, who are ready to work hard continuously and seek new opportunities. In his words, if you want to survive in New York, you will have to become a hustler.
He told that according to him the age of 23 to 36 years is the period when a person has the most energy. He believes that this is the time when one should work hardest because this is the age to build oneself and lay a strong foundation for one’s career.
After all, what does ‘hustler’ mean?
A hustler is a person who works hard continuously to achieve his goal. Searches for new opportunities and faces challenges instead of being afraid of them. In the video, the Indian has mentioned the important conditions to be successful in New York.
Why is living in New York considered so expensive?
New York is among the most expensive cities in the world. Here, rent, restaurants, transportation and many other daily expenses can be much higher than in other cities of America. This is the reason why despite having a good salary, it is not easy for many people to save.
In the video, Kunal Dutt also tells that lunch for two people in a good restaurant can easily reach 100 to 150 dollars. If considered in Indian Rupees then it is around Rs 10 to 15 thousand.
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Why do people leave New York?
During the conversation, the Indian resident told that many people start their career in New York, but after marriage, children and planning to buy a big house, they shift to nearby suburbs or other states.
According to him, living in states like Florida and Texas is slightly cheaper than living in New York. For this reason, many people like to settle there after spending a few years in New York.
What did people say on social media?
After the video went viral, many people agreed with this experience. Some users wrote that the fast paced life of New York is not for everyone. At the same time, some people said that this energy, competition and opportunities make this city one of the most special cities in the world.
What things should be kept in mind while making a career in a big city?
Career experts often advise that while choosing a job in any big city, one should not focus only on salary. It is also important to consider aspects like cost of living, work-life balance, mental health, support system and future planning.
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