Moving to nyc saved my tech career
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- Опубліковано 28 чер 2024
- Moving to new york city breathed new life into my tech career,
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Ahhh, NYC tech youtubers. Relaxing lofi music, stoic programming shots, chill vibes and the smell of fresh ground coffee.
clean desk and a macbook connected to a big display
They're all such broken cliches but I can't stop watching.
please only refer to these people as transplants, are not Ny'ers and never will be.
@@JasMusicNote who fucking cares. are you mad you haven't been able to move around? i wouldn't be so proud living in the same city your whole life even if you were born in nyc.
Simplistic designs, unaffordable rent. 😍
The Proximity Principle: if you're around the right people and the right places this will lead to opportunities
I moved to Jersey City a month ago and the level of opportunity in this place is unmatched. It's cheaper than on the west coast, but the pay is about the same. I feel the same way, it is such a boon for my career.
Moving to NYC was a bold move, and it's great to see how it positively impacted your tech career! Your story is truly motivating for others considering a similar leap. it's much more fun to live here :)
NYC is like the Hunger Games IRL
Nailed it
Yeah was commuting from Union City NJ to Manhattan for tech networking opportunities and I feel like its not worth the crime, feces, crazy people etc. Dallas, Austin, North Virginia and other cities are probably better for tech along with a better standard of living.
the rent alone pushes fire beneath you haha
@@Faisal-cz5if Crime, feces and crazy people aren't the problem. it's the workgeist.
@@Faisal-cz5if Dallas is not a tech hub. I currently live here and do not let people fool you. Granted, it is growing and building is pick up fast but as far as start ups, mid size companies and fortune companies in all sectors, it is not that big. Austin is the closes thing you’ll get to breadth of tech where’s as Dallas and Houston is more financial/account. Most of the people I grew up with come back as CPAs or consultants for the Big 4 or maybe work at Chase, Fidelity or Charles Schwab (CS is in Ft worth so 1hr+ from Dallas). If that sounds good enough than come on down, but personality im moving out
The thing about NYC is that every industry is there (tech, finance, legal, construction, etc). You can make it in almost industry there
I’m relocating to NYC from Charlotte, NC. This video was right on time. The energy in NYC is unmatched and the inspo/motivation to get up and get to it is unlike no other!
Hope you dont regret im getting the heck out of NYC
That’s funny, am moving to Charlotte in July for a job as a security engineer
@@dardanm3544 Haha, I did that last year and I absolutely love not living in that shithole of a city anymore. Plus, I make a NYC salary down south now. It's crazy how much money you can save.
@@ahmedalotaibi7005 Nice!! Charlotte is a beautiful city
@@dardanm3544 It’s a strategic move for me!
I finally found the word that explains why i love living in big cities. It's the 'inspiration'. With so much going on, you getting inspired and have little time to get stuck in a rut. Thanks man for this quality content.
Totally agree man! New York is truly a place that brings a lot of opportunities (especially as a creator). It’s a major hub for many companies and brands
As a fellow brotha in tech, I agree completely. Not to mention working a diverse city is much more inspiring when there are other people that look like you also making moves
It's pretty sad if you need to see other black people doing something with their lives to inspire you.......why can't we just say hey I want to do this I think I'll do it. This cry babyass "LoOk Lik3 M3 ShIt" has been nauseating.
Been living in NYC for 12 years. Became a software developer after years of hearing the hype and meeting people who had managed to get themselves out of dead end jobs. Overall it was a great decision but still a long way to go before I can get to a level where I am making "New York money". People should be aware that even a salary of say 120k per year i not enough if you plan to live on your own in a nice modern apartment and have a good lifestyle here. You gotta be pushing close to 200k per year here to have all that stuff that is often shown in these vids so aim high and don't sell yourself short. Great job to the dude in this vid, looks like you are crushing it..your work setup is something I dream of lol.
Honestly its about searching the market! Been here for 5 years and started out making 80k a year and when i was I was in a modern studio on the upper west side right next to central park! 120k was what I was making 2 years ago and that allowed me to take care of myself and my wife decently! but 200k will have you set for sure!
I miss having convos like this all the time at OU. so so happy you made it to nyc, and thanks for the reminder on taking risks :)
I live in Philly so I kinda lucked out and NY is less than 2 hours away, I have a friend working in tech down there and he is convincing me to eventually wanna relocate down there once I get more proficient and land a job as a SWE!
💡I agree that living in a large city gives you opportunities and inspiration that you can’t imagine if you haven’t experienced it. I grew up in the Midwest and In the Midwest I had 0 exposure to technology. If I hadn’t moved out to the Bay Area, my life would have been completely different.
Thanks for the great video!
It's harder to get a job in big cities. I'm in California and I never get any response from job applications. I apply to random places in the Midwest and I get email responses more often.
Hey just wondering. Do you make the move first before you get the opportunity, or vice versa?
Totally agree me too. My life changed after I lived in la for a year
@@dhisonpadma I think you move with an opportunity. At least that's the smartest thing to do, the cost of living and the cost of moving is not worth it if you don't ahve something lined up. You being there doesn't increase the chances of getting hired imo.
Hi @@dhisonpadma! I made the move first because it was before Covid and most jobs were in person.
It’s easier to get remote jobs nowadays and then move after like @Juan garcia says
Yessir!! Love this video, I feel like some people really exaggerate why a move like this is good for them but it's very clear that this was exactly what your career needed to take off
Excellent video. Your intro hit me like a train lol. I’m so detailed and perfection oriented but love others authentic videos. Thank you for your honesty, great video
Glad to see you back! 🎉
I’ve been in the industry for a long time, and it’s been super interesting seeing NY tech opportunities pop up. Also super interesting the difference working styles.
With the current housing market, which was always the market in NYC, it’s important to clarify you moved with someone and not by yourself. That might take some people by surprise.
Thanks for sharing. I appreciate the advice and perspective. I've been stuck on my personal projects as well more so getting stuck on making sure I understand the software that I am working on. I've found that it's better to just jump in and figure it out as I go
Good for you! Good job
Wow! This is a great thing to keep in mind! I moved out of SoCal to Minnesota for my first SWE job with Target! I would've never thought that I would move to the MidWest for my first job in tech but I loved the points you mentioned about feeling inspired by the city and all the networking events! I definitely don't feel that out here, this is very insightful! Thank you!
Target is a great company to get started in Tech! How are you doing in these MN winters? :)
Target is a great company to start your career. They have a solid engineering culture.
As always, nice video, always a pleasure to watch!
Interesting point about pivoting to the destination first and how that increased more opportunity with firms that are based there and align to your career. Always a tough contemplation between taking the risk to get out there first vs. getting out there with an opportunity already landed.
Midwest (Chicago) based so can appreciate the perspective. Had similar mindset coming out of school and am contemplating with the decision myself now that I'm further in my career and still aspire to pivot into a more consumer tech organization.
Such an awesome video! I too am from Ohio. I sometimes struggle with finishing my personal projects because I’m too stuck on perfecting my projects for work and then there’s no creativity left for myself lol. Thanks for sharing!!
Also, this is a beautifully filmed video, I love the dynamic shots + broll when you're talking :)
Still working on projects and building up my portfolio, hoping to start job hunting in a few months. Was born and raised in NYC, but moved to florida after graduating with a non CS degree . I've been scouting the tech scene here for a while now, and there are very little opportunities out here. Also the companies out here dont really catch my interests. Its hard to even find people with a common interest out here, being able to meet up with people here in hackathons or conventions are few and far between. Just a few weeks ago i was looking at coding meetups, and I could find 20 scheduled events in NYC before I could even find one in FL.
I remember back in highschool where I had friends doing programming, and they were able to go to so many events and just meet and interact with people. My goal is to move back to NYC, but only if I can land a SWE job. I have to come back to the city with a better lifestyle than when I came out. I love NYC, but its one place I dont not want to struggle living in again. I have no interest moving to the westcoast at all 😵💫
I moved to NYC when I was 18 years old, over 12 years ago now. No money, homeless for two years. Lots of odd jobs. Then Turned 23, got access to a program that led to a tech role internship at American Express. Then immediately after that, got hired by a startup tech company with a huge pay bump. Now I am Data Analyst making a lot of money, my own apartment, traveling. New York gave me so much access to resources that led to big opportunities. So I get what you are saying. I believe every word you are saying.
Great motivational video, thank you!
I love your desk setup!
Thank you for sharing your experience. I moved to Jersey City 2 years ago from Haiti and as a web developer, it's been hard for me to get back into tech. Thanks for sharing these tips!
Man, I loved your video right from the start - great content :)
Love it!!!
Thats dope man. idk what else to say, good luck with everything
Dope content! Keep going
I love this channel but WHOOAHH lol that “ Pacifically” at the beginning almost took me out 😂🤣🤣🤣❤️
Love watching your content! In the healthcare field but for some reason tech content is so addicting.
Awesome video! I am currently doing youtube and i live in philly i graduated high school 2 years ago so i am not financially stable to move straight to NYC yet however i have been going every other weekend for about a year now and it has def changed my life the overall energy there is something else and if you make youtube videos its the perfect place to explore around. One day i hope to live out there just gonna have to keep grinding to make that dream possible
I can relate to the struggle re: higher expectations. I'm a dev, so my issue is more aimed at "how do I showcase my skills in JS or backend" etc, but I also have been working on my portfolio for two years due to perfectionism haha
I think theres a big step we take as individual contributors, when we stop focusing less on "how" we do things more so on communicating "why" we do things. Even with a very messy portfolio, it's often the ability to clearly and succinctly define our driving work principles that hiring managers care about.
Higher new hire upside then someone with a perfect portfolio 👍
Your videos are so cinematic!
I just moved from LA in NYC for a swe job as a new grad and I’m loving it so far.
Beautiful vid Gyasi!
Thank you Adin!
I would rather work Remotely there from where I am. I've worked remotely for a company out of CA and now I work remotely for a company out of Illinois. I live in GA. Nothing like living in the South, but getting paid like a Northerner. 😝 Good luck & God bless 🙏🏽✝️
Super interesting. We definitely want to come over to NYC to understand differences between there and London, UK.
Definitely feel that there's a similar pull to London for exposure to opportunities and great connections
Thank you Friend
It’s an actual topic for many people, including me )
Welcome to the Mecca!
I had no idea we were coworkers at JP Morgan! I wish I had the opportunity to network with you when you were there
Goat
Bro before I watch the rest of the video: Just discovered your channel and watched the first minute of this video and I am in shock. Everything you just said about designing your personal website is 100% accurate. Im in the exact same position and it would be so nice if you could make a whole video about the struggle of designing a personal cohesive branding and not being able to letting go.
Your editing game is so strong. How did you learn to edit and which software do you prefer?
Can you make a video where you explain your career path or a timeline to becoming as software engineering from college all the way to work environment. I would really love some guidance. thanks for your video they are really well encompassed
This was an awesome video. As someone who's still in the beginning to mid stages of their career, I realized I want to live in a city with more opportunities to network. I was considering Chicago but NYC might be a better option. Though the expensiveness is scary to me! But this video definitely inspired me!
Glad to see it - Moving out of NYC saved my life 😂
The way he talks about finishing personal website is literally me😂😂😂😂
Same here 😂😂😂😂😂
I'm from Cleveland, and I moved to the Bay to work in big tech, it has helped me get further in tech. I definitely miss being home sometime. I think OH -> NYC is less of a culture difference than OH -> Bay
Did this same thing but to Austin! Probably going to find myself in nyc though, was avoiding the cold initially 😂 great video! How did you start on your portfolio website? Did you start on a design you liked online then built from there?
There are a lot of smart people in NYC. Enjoy the ride.
Great video, Gyasi, as always. But OMG those wolf shirts?? Where can I get one of those?
I’m from Indiana and wanted to work in Portland. No bites when I lived in the Midwest but once I moved here getting a job was sooo easy. Like you said not definitive but it does seem to help!
i mean sheesh, quality of vids has jumped with the move as well…💯
awesome video man - whats the small monitor you have on your desk?
Always opportunities in NYC. I did the opposite since I was born and raised in NYC. Worked my butt off and took my experience out of state asap for a better quality of life.
Welcome to NYC! I've been here my whole life. Self-taught for over 1 year now with JavaScript and learning Django (will learn node & Express later). What tech stack are you using?
Employers in New York mostly are from somewhere else and basically expect potential employees to come from somewhere else. That's the point of New York City, everyone is from somewhere else. 🙂
Thanks!
Thank you fam 🙏🏾
The camera quality is amazing felt like i was watching a film 😭
I've been in the city for about 5 years. I just started working towards a career in frontend web development, but I'm in my thirties and have a lot of experience that isn't tech. I've been struggling to find good meetups and ways to network, but I know those opportunities are all over the city! Any advice for finding these meetups?
I like how he use an xxxl monitor just at the center like a 24 one and other three smaller monitor
Bro Im in Jersey City and an engineer previously did some consulting after graduating the flatiron school bootcamp. Would you be open to a code and coffee chat? I recently moved from LA and needs some tips on navigating this market.
How do you find those tech meetups and conferences you mentioned?
You right about creativity, I'm 31 years remove from New york city. I left when I was 25 but I miss taking my power walk. When I'm feeling Black I uses to love waliking from 135 street to 125 street. I used to imaging I'm with Malcolm X or Marcus Garvey. I especially love going to the local book store. When I'm feeling creatice I love walking on Broadway. You'll be surpise the celebrities I came across. After I got about the Navy I wanted to be like Spike lee and go to NYU, I later wenrt to the Center for the media Arts. Fast foward to today I would love to began a tech Career. My problem is age and experience. I have A two year degree in Compuer networking. I also have an A+ and Security + Certification. My advice is don't give up. I'm still holding on the my dreams, I work for FEMA and hope to one day get transfer to IT. Good Luck.
Americans choosing between CA and NY, meanwhile us Euros are trying to find which village has internet access so we can make 40k a year.
I got a lut pack if you want it
Yes, I live in the Tech bubble in Virginia/DC/MD mostly on the VA side with data center while it's great always find a job. You will get stuck if you doing data-center work and need to move on from companies that will not move to new positions (aws) cough horrible company. Closer to DC you will find alot of tech jobs and event but more traffic and an expensive cost of living. Good luck to anyone moving to advance their Career in IT Field.
Imagine living in Alaska, it’s tough out here. I’ve spent a lot of time in NYC and I miss it. I miss the hustle.
It’s harder to up and move with my wife and two kids but moving to NYC has never fully been out of my tech career picture. I’m really betting on the remote job market as a Software Engineer from Alaska
Also a tech worker (Google) that moved from the midwest (Chicago) to NYC. Where do you find/hear about tech events?
How did you find these cool events to meet tech people?
Nice ending
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I think they asked you about adjusting b/c the new setting affects how one performs. Just my theory. I like to brainstorm psychology.
How is Chicago for developers?
A positive video about nyc? Wow.
see the Salesforce building
Hey man, I’m going to university to go into computing, hopefully I’ll get to move to nyc in a few years. From your experience what route of computing should I go down to make the best money/ best experience
I'll be graduating from the Uni in few months. I'd say try to explore as much as you can, in computing if you're good, no matter what you're doing, you'll be paid good. The real question is what would you like to do? Only you can figure out the answer to it. Go to hackathons, meet-ups, make personal projects, contribute to open source, you're good to go, all the best mate.
@@abhishekgururani6993 thanks man, I may go down the cyber security route
@@Aaronpurves1 go ahead, and if you feel bummed, try something else, "Keep iterating the loop until you find your passion"
Move to DC and you'll get more offers and lower cost of a renovated bedroom bathroom suite. Will get richer faster.
What a screen are you using
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Am in Marketing that would be essential to be over there if you are in tech. NY me too moving my consulting Business there.
Other than career wise, do you actually like NYC? Stylish video production btw. Cheers.
as an east coaster, who lives in ohio bc of the military, who saw that you moved, and is about to grad with my BS and stopped mid career to finish my BS in Cybersecurity, i feel triggered... but i wanna work remote.. and move down south or to texas
I lived 24 years in NYC and 6 in NJ and had enough of both and moved to Atlanta suburbs working 100% remote for a NYC based company. I’m now at a point where I’m not really interested in advancing my technical career but rather switching gears into becoming a successful day trader and investor. One thing the pandemic taught me was you can’t count on a company when shit hits the fan and it’s everybody for themselves. So I’m done with the rate race.
Wow this is my dream !!! I’ll just stay in Atlanta and visit NY every summer until I move back to my hometown California (if ) lol I definitely think it will be smarter to stay in Atlanta especially since I want to start a business
Great title.
I love to move to New York
What’s your thoughts on moving to ATL GA for tech? iOS Dev here 📱
I heard that the atl tech scene is starting to boom
@@GyasiLinje Copy that!
Come to DC!!! You'll thank me later bro 😎
Once I get capital to make my game I could do work in NYC for a few months at a time
I lived in NYC most of my life and found it is the best city in the whole world. The world comes to NYC. I absolutely agree it is the best place to meet people and find different career opportunities. I believe I’ve had great success as a freelance designer because I am based here. Much luck to you.
I'm a software engineer who lives in Iran, for me just visiting new york once is a dream let alone living in it.
I really envy people like you who were born in good countries like yours, not garbage countries like mine.
Sorry to hear man, hope things pick up :(
I see you Mr. 2 plates
"iI you can make it in New York, you can make it anywhere."