Moving To New York: Expectation Vs. Reality

Think twice before you take a bite of this apple. To see what it's really like to move to New York, watch Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt on Netflix.

1. Driving into the city.

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A view of the Statue of Liberty? Nah, brake lights.

2. Move-in day.

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Fun with friends? Nope. Your dad trying to shove a huge couch into a tiny apartment.

3. First night's sleep.

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A great night's sleep? Try again. Construction. All...night...long.

4. Riding the subway.

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Cool, calm, and collected? Nope. Crowded subways and constant confusion.

5. Finding a job.

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The job of your dreams? Actually, desperation with a side of "I'll do anything."

6. Visiting Times Square.

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Big-city lights? Uh, definitely not. People... Tons of people...

7. Hailing a taxi.

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Taxis are everywhere, this is easy! Except when it rains, and you need one desperately.

8. Grocery shopping.

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Fresh farmers markets every weekend? Yea right. If the corner deli doesn't have it you don't need it.

9. Entertaining yourself.

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Broadway baby?! Haha — OR — watching your favorite shows at home...on your bed.

10. Meeting that special someone.

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Making eyes with a beautiful stranger who turns into Mr. Right? Literally in your dreams. No one makes eye contact in public.

If Kimmy can make it here, so can you. Watch Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt on Netflix.

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