Moving to New York
January 27th, 2012Contribution by Stevie Kirby
When I told my mom I was moving to New York after graduation from college, she tried to be as supportive as possible. She made sure that I made an informed decision, certainly. She presented facts to me and ensured I thought the move through long before it was actually time to pack up the moving truck and make my way to my new apartment in Brooklyn, but once I’d made my final decision she helped me pack up my apartment and even drove the truck up with me. My dad, on the other hand, has had a little more difficulty adjusting. He was worried from the very beginning about everything from crime to how I would make a living. Once we presented him with facts regarding the crime rates and the safety of my new building, he zoned in on the financial aspect. He was (rightly) concerned about the high cost of living in New York and was worried about how I would make enough money for a comfortable life. Once I secured a good job he started to relax a bit but still worked tirelessly to make sure I didn’t pay a penny more than I needed to. He stumbled across New York Natural Gas Prices and discovered I could choose an energy provider. While his overprotective nature might have been a little frustrating, he has ended up saving me a lot of money every month. I guess I can’t really be upset about that.
