Is it recommended to secure a job before moving to NYC?
I desperately want to move out of my home and my goal is to live in New York and secure a publishing job. Easier said than done ofc. Ideally I would like to secure a job before relocating so I don’t go broke in such an expensive city. However, I have heard than publishers are unlikely to hire someone who isn’t in New York yet versus someone who already lives there. Which would make it even harder to get a job than it already is. On the other hand, if I moved there without a job yet, I’m not sure if any apartment would let me sign a lease without proof of income. I am currently doing my second publishing internship and plan to complete a third one over the summer before really committing to the move. Still, I know it’s a competitive field. Financially, I will have at least 25k in savings, maybe 30k, but I don’t want to blow it all in a few months. I would love to hear from anyone who has been in the situation and what worked for you. Thanks <3