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The list of billionaires spending big in a last-ditch effort to keep Zohran Mamdani from becoming NYC mayor
(www.businessinsider.com)
this post was submitted on 27 Oct 2025
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Oh yeah, I fully believe you that there are a lot of issues, particularly for the displaced minorities and poorer people in general. I've looked at the rent prices on StreetEasy and they do NOT look appealing to someone who works even a decent job, much less those working low-end jobs.
But also, as I said in a response to another person who commented, I would've only moved to NYC in particular for a senior level position at a big tech company (which I hate with a passion, but one can swallow their pride for 5 years for a good amount of money). In fact I would not move to the US in general, even bumfuck nowhere, for less than 6 figures and a city like NYC or SF I would only consider for at least 200-300k. The market for software engineers has changed and it's no longer as feasible to grind oneself into a job like that, so I'm not too mad at my loss of freedom of movement (AKA: I have a child and my ex would never allow us to move anywhere). Also I don't think I'd ever buy a house in NYC myself. It was always a "move in for 5-10 years, grind for money, enjoy the social life, get the hell back to Europe before I'm old and need socialized healthcare again, spend my later years travelling cheaper countries" kinda dream.
I hope things get better for you in particular and NYC in general. I still truly think it could be one of the most awesome cities in the world to live in if it was more affordable.