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I unexpectedly got fired today. What are some things I should do with the abundant free time I now find myself with?

Still reeling a bit from getting let go but trying to look at this as a positive because this job was mentally and emotionally destroying me. I’ve never had more than a week long break as an adult. Keeping my limited budget in mind what are some things I should do around the city that […]

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Can Wonder please fuck off

I’m genuinely so sick of their shit. They’re literally just 100 ”restaurants” in one, horrible frozen food microwaved and designed (probably even ai-generated) to look good in their ads, taking loads of money from actually delicious small businesses. I suggest trying Ladybird or PLNTBurger for good healthy vegetarian stuff rather than “Hanu Poke by Wonder”

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How to Cope With Feeling Acutely Aware of How Lonely You are on Beautiful Days

Just got off work and walking in Manhattan and it’s soooo beautiful out and everyone is out and about with friends or in couples or families. And I’m acutely aware of how lonely and sad I am? Everyone is in their little bubbles. I have individual friends scattered throughout the boroughs, and my family is

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Influencer Fatigue

Has it occurred to us that the trendiest restaurants in NYC – according to influencers who just landed here yesterday – really just serve slightly elevated versions of common midwestern food? It’s all just steaks, burgers, pizza, and pasta. It’s fundamentally boring. Once I realized that NYC food influencers are just hawking the food they

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Being average in nyc

I feel like every person in nyc is either pursuing lifelong passions or working jobs where they make hundreds of thousand a year. I’m struggling to feel like I belong as just a regular person trying to make it day to day. submitted by /u/OtherFaithlessness42 [link] [comments]

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Appreciation post for Kat’s Reuben Sandwich with pastrami.

I only eat here once or twice a year, usually when bringing visitors. Every time, it’s a great experience. The pastrami practically melts in your mouth, and the melted cheese blends in perfectly. The service is excellent. Yes, it’s very touristy, but in my opinion, it’s still unmatched in its category. submitted by /u/Macredd [link]

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Pete Wells was a maestro. The NY Times/NY food scene hasn’t been the same since.

Ever since he left, they’ve tried to replace him with a potpourri of writers, and none are remotely close to supplanting his prose. They don’t even review NYC restaurants exclusively anymore – it’s national now. He was as ubiquitous a part of the NY food scene as Jonathan Gold in Los Angeles, who sadly passed

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Who else is getting crushed by NYC cost of living? (childcare, rent, healthcare, etc.)

Hi all, I am seriously wondering how people can afford to stay here. Been here almost a decade and the rise in costs–especially since the pandemic–are absolutely crushing us. Our situation is: We make about $145,000 as a couple before taxes, both later 30s Our previous apartment’s lease could not be renewed, so we just

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Is it a red flag in dating as a 34 year old male living with his parents working full time?

Shits expensive yo. But really I make $63000 right now before deductions. I have enough for a down payment I just don’t quite have enough for mortgage payments. Do you think at my age women aren’t going to be interested in dating me because I haven’t moved out? submitted by /u/MisterPuffyNipples [link] [comments]

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NYT: Dinner and No Drinks: Restaurants Are Struggling as Americans Drink Less

Is it really that surprising that people aren’t drinking out as much anymore given the preposterous cost of drinks nowadays? I love cocktails and much to the detriment of my wallet will often hit up specialty cocktail bars, and fork up the $25/drink (incl. tip/tax). I wish they were cheaper but it is what it

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30+ years as a NYC master plumber. here are the things I wish every homeowner knew before calling someone

Got a lot of great questions from my last post. Appreciate all of it. Here are more things I tell every customer and most of the time I wish someone told them sooner. Know your shutoff valves before you need them Every emergency call starts the same way. water everywhere and nobody knows where to

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Is it just me, or are people blasting videos and speakerphone calls on the train now?

Genuine question: when did people decide that playing videos, music, or even phone calls on speaker on the train is normal? I feel like there used to be an unspoken rule: if you’re in a crowded public space, you use headphones. Now it’s just full-volume TikTok, YouTube, music, and speakerphone conversations like the entire train

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Why is everyone so fit?

I went out on this false spring day and to my dismay everyone is looking amazing. What did ya’ll do in February? You didn’t also ride out the snow days with carbs and bed rot? And you’re not still burning off the holidays? Haven’t you hit any of our many bakeries and eateries every cold

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