I think a lot of people move to NYC just to say that they’ve lived in NYC at some point in their lives. For transplants, this is just a chapter in their lives. And that’s why transplants aren’t New Yorkers. As far as the shallow thing, that’s not reality unless you’re hanging out with shallow, corporate people.
It seems like you liked the idea of New York that’s sold to people. 10 minutes in the video it’s obvious you don’t like New York. That’s not a bad thing or a good thing it just seems like you still have no idea what you really are about. Nothing wrong with that. Also your personality is not what New Yorkers are about. Most of the people you say you met are in the same boat as you and not new Yorkers. Figure out what you are about
You can't travel the world on a W2 remote job in the US. There are tax and data risk implications for your employer. You would get fired immediately if they ever audited you.
@@Winner01562 Clearly you never worked at the Big 4 if you think that's not true. Only way you can do that is as a contractor with your own LLC under a corp-2-corp agreement so that you transfer the tax liabilities from your employer to your self. You can't do that as a W2 employee for an extended period of time, duh. You're taxed based on your work location - how can you possibly not know that? Do you not pay attention to your payslip?
Remember the feeling of coming home to NYC, it will always be here for you. I too had that feeling and never left. Also, I hope you will always have the courage to do the hard thing. If you might like a Latin American country with a European feel, consider traveling to Uruguay where my family is from.
GIRL. This video is so great! I love how you compiled everything into one video. The thoughts, feelings, emotions and moments from the past few months. I can’t tell you the last time I’ve clicked on a TH-cam video & saw authenticity until now. Keep shining girlie ✨ you’re going places 🔑
Awesome Kelly! Well done! We're sort of switching places! Last year I moved back to NYC after having lived in Europe for 4 years! I'll be here for the unforeseeable future. I do miss Europe and the UK terribly! While I was living there with my then girlfriend, we lived in Tuscany for 2 years. There's a community there that I recommend called the Alchemy School of Healing Arts. You seem like you'd be a perfect, brilliant fit for the type of vibe there.
I’m beyond pissed how your company put you in that position. No one wants to be one of a handful in an office for no reason. If they like your work performance it’s so arbitrary. I completely understand your decision and also had a doomed romance the moment I moved to NYC, definitely can relate.
The thing is you are so young and act like every young people, 5 months only 150 days there is no possibility of being successful in any thing. Real success takes time, unfortunately NYC is too difficult now compared to it was 20 years ago, cost of living there is robbery. Good luck on your new city. You talk very fast but that is alright. Subscribed. Regards🙏
the fact that there is still so much catcalling and harassment on the streets is pretty enraging; i've heard stories from girls about being followed home even in "nice" areas like greenwich. I can imagine that that makes it really taxing to try to enjoy our city's beautiful night time. hope this aspect of things improves someday
no wayy, yea I feel like I hear a new crazy thing you need to watch out for every week. like the group of men that were punching random women in the face for awhile this year
@@kellyktang that’s scary i haven’t heard of that. One of my friends (girl) was punched outside of an office in Hudson yards before though. In my anecdotal experience I’ve felt that it’s at least safer here than sf which was where i was hanging out previously
@@kimeigaI think what’s important to remember is that it may be a city, but the suburbs has the same things but in places. I have been catcalled in my old high school and it’s extremely unsafe in the night cause nobody is walking outside, which brings up the rate of being kidnapped or murdered. But crime and problems aren’t just in cities but everywhere across the world, but I DO AGREE, in cities it’s way worse cause of the amount of people, all types of people.
My friend is a nanny and she says they catcall the kids, causing one of them to experience immense anxiety going outside. Now the family is moving so this poor girl can have a normal life smh
Catcalling 🤔🤣please in 2024 anything makes women uncomfortable. I saw this video on my Instagram of an Indian women complaining and winning about a guy staring at her for 30 seconds, and she said that was creepy. Women today don't know what admiring is anymore so I guess if I stare at a woman for 30 seconds that means I must be trying to rape her🤔🤣🤣. The thing about following a woman I am going to be honest with you guys women today never give any men the time of the day and never actually make time for men because they are so full of themselves and stuck in y'all own little world. Women be on the way to work, going to lunch from work or going to school or coming from school, and when women do go out on the weekends y'all surround y'all selves with nothing but other women and gay and transgender men. Or if a woman is by herself in a restaurant or at a cafe and of course she will be sitting on her phone the entire time and then eventually starts to take pictures and record videos of herself. My point is when is a good time to approach women today the answer is it isn't so when I hear stories about women being followed I say congrats to whatever man followed that woman because it is a shame a man have to follow some nowadays to get your attention. This playing victim that women like to do isn't going to work because women today are all about themselves and don't consider anything or anyone else outside of their own little bubble. Since after 2021 everything is based on women's consent and women benefit the most from this of course because as a man I already know most women won't give consent when it comes to anything regarding themselves. This feminism and lgbtq movement is destroying the interaction between men and women and we men already knew what the agenda was from the beginning. A man can't even look at a woman today without being called creepy what a shame men can't do shit in 2024 nothing. This is why I tell men that all women are good for is waisting our time and it's true.
I worked in nyc for 3 years and as of may got a remote job that paid more than my nyc job. I think one thing that isnt talk about alot that was hard for me about choosing to leave nyc is basically choosing to leave the possibility of a stable romantic relationship for the long-term. After my lease ending in August and coming to terms knowing this is the right track I left to sf to be here for a month and build a friend community here while I prepare to live abroad internationally but first trying sf with just suitcase(s) (and waiting for the iphone 16). While living here though I can definitely see that being stable in nyc and sf can be such a satisfying life that I can foresee myself in the future. So much that I am starting to double think how much I should travel abroad over staying in sf. But if I stay here it’s no better than having an amazing tech job hybrid. So also am excited to travel abroad and be nomad but will be hard to go to places where it will just be just a little harder to work on hobbies that need a routine, since traveling takes alot of that time. So also saying bye to developing hobbies at an advanced level with an ease in order to explore more hobbies and lifestyles is also hard since it feels that im choosing a specific part of personal development. Anyways just wanted to say these things as well maybe it helps! I know this video helped validating knowing this is a route worth traveling!
it's definitely a tradeoff! I'm understanding more and more the importance of having stability, routine, and especially a support system close by. part of me is already looking forward to finding a home base and putting down roots, so I guess I'm just getting all my adventuring out of the way first before I allow myself to get tied down to anything. hope you're able to find the right balance that works for your life -- thanks for taking the time to share and wishing you all the best!
I got to New York for my conference events but never been a fan, too dirty and the old vibe is gone. You should check out Fort Lauderdale Florida :) you will like it. More calm and trendy.
Five months in NYC is not even close to pre-rookie numbers. The city will shape you & toughen you up, if you can handle it. Arrive in NYC in December 2000. Had a lot to trips and falls but got back on the saddle and kept on riding. Stuck to my plans, learned from my mistakes & is ready to enjoy my retirement. Wouldn’t ever have this opportunity elsewhere. If you can make it there, you’ll make it anywhere is all fact. It's up to you, New York, New York.
Thanks for bringing me to astrocartography, this is my first video of yours I watched and I looked at my chart too (Sagittarius ♐️ ) and it says I’m supposed to be in nyc too! I feel like I was meant to watch this video ❤ good luck with your journey 🎉
hey!! I really loved your video and your storytelling! my dream is to move to nyc so this was super insightful. I wanted to ask u, what camera and mic do u use??
Finding the right city can be really tough. Nordic cities have virtually no sexism (women majority run governments help with that), yet there is still racism, but tbh, as an Asian male, Stockholm had way less sexism than Silicon Valley. But, cities with low racism for Asians tend to be authoritarian & high in corruption. Singapore is great, but freedoms are limited. Manila is great, too, but the corruption is high. What you said about NYC is spot on, and CIS males in NYC reading this, please be better. Thanks for this awesome video, Kelly!
At first, I thought your reasons weren’t that great, I lived in NyC 7 years and had my best life and best friends, ow you say your job wants you to go into the office if you stay in NYC….leave!!!! Yes leave now!!!🎉
This is amazing I literally just moved out of NYC due to crazy roommate circumstances. You got a new subscriber! Is it cool if I DM you on IG? I’m curious how you’re finding places to stay while digital nomading
you should take advantage that asian you are born usa and live in smaller town. Also New York is more racist to East Asians because of covid lock downs. also it where immigrant east asian first go to.
Your tatoo amount is perfect. You ever see great art, theres a balance, not to much going on and not to much. I think of tattoos like plastic surgery. People dont typically stop until its wayyy to much. If you want to experiment filling up white space with black things, do it on some paper. Like i said its just like plastic surgery. "Oh just one more thing". Rhen you end up looking like an inca, and all youll need is the stick for the nose. Rifht now you have a cool symmetry to your tatoos, rhey all kind of have there own real estate on your body, thet look classy and purposeful. After one to many tatoos that real estate disappears and they dont look purposeful, jyst kind of like angry comic book characters fighting for said real estate. Theyll be one every half foot and youll look like you have "the tattoo chicken pox". But unlike chicken pox rhey dont go away 😂. Trying to make a piont. Like whats the need for one more tatoo. Is it to be "the baddest chick". I kind of fu to traditionalism in society?. Because i totally get that, the thing is you dont want to look like the "fu society sign", or "im the baddest chick sign". The bottom line is as cool as people think going "no cap" on tattoo qauntity is. It just ends up looking like youngster got ahold of the crayons. I just cant bear to see another beautiful young lady get the tatoo chicken pox.
Remember each new tatoo will retract from the real estate of each other one. Its as if Rembrandt started his next piece on an already painted canvas. Youll probably get more just because i wrote this, ha.
@lisajguo It's a trap. It's not healthy. The cost of living makes it impossible for the vast majority of people to save money. It's not safe. The standard of living is low. The crime is high. It's filthy, poluted, and disease spreads there like wildfire especially during flu season. It's incredibly expensive if not impossible to raise a family there. The traffic is a nightmare. The MTA, the courts, and the government are completely corrupt. The taxes are outrageous. The government undermines is own citizens by welcoming in ill3g@ls they can't house or employ driving up crime, driving down wages, and making it dangerous for it's citizens. If acts against it's own citizens. There's too many people living too close together under too much stress, which causes widespread mental health issues.
Born and raised, and finally moving after 33 years. The rent is absurd, and does not feel justified considering what you have to deal with here. There’s constant harassment and crime for men and women, unsafe subway, trash, rats, and roaches galore. Tiny apartments with no amenities which you will pay a nice $3000 per month for. Overstimulating, crowded, smelly, always have to watch your surroundings. I can go on and on
@@samelmudir I haven’t been back since I was a kid but xian food is my fav of all time (where my dad’s from) and pls see the pandas before they go extinct !!!
This video kinda spoke to me so I wanted to give my 2 cents. Firstly, good on you for not being scared of change. Life is to be lived. Now on to my recommendations. I’m almost certain you would love life in Southeast Asia. I lived in Hanoi, Vietnam for 3.5 years and it was life changing for me. I traveled all over Southeast Asia, and it’s just literally my favorite area of the world. I currently live in Guadalajara, Mexico, and although I love it, Asia still has my heart so I will be heading back and moving to Bali next year. I think you’d also enjoy Bali as well. I also love Thailand, so I’d suggest paying it a visit as well. Honorable mention is Japan (although different vibes from the Southeast, I do still really like Japan). You have the freedom to travel while working, so I’d hate for you to waste that blessing by staying in the States. I wish you all the good things on your next chapter. It’s about to get real good.
I know you talked in your video about how lucky you feel with your New York experience compared to others, and honestly, you’re totally right. My crew and I didn’t have the smoothest move. I ended up in Jersey because it’s cheaper, while most of my friends are stuck dealing with insane rent and sketchy roommates in the city. I’ve had some cool times in New York, but didn’t find my squad like I wanted. Plus, a lot of the OG New Yorkers I know still live with their parents because the rent’s just crazy. On a brighter note, a few friends who moved to places like Nashville TN and Elizabethtown KY are doing way better mentally and financially.
I could tell you that you are definitely having issues by looking at how you have destroyed your body temple. It doesn't matter where you move your mind is cluttered and you need a lot of help wherever you move you will be in turmoil. Clean your body clean your mind stop living the way you're living and then no matter where you live you will find peace
People like this woman are why rents are out of control in New York. Too many people will accept being financially unwise to experience life in NYC for a few years.
I moved to NYC as a kid in 1990 and grew up here and I just want to give this video a little bit of context. I don't know Kelly. She seems like a very nice young person and I respect everything that she went through and the opinions of NYC she got from living here. Any one who actually takes the plunge to move to this BEAST of a city and tries to make it here deserves praise. The issues she brought up here are valid and most of them are true. That said, Kelly experienced a very specific type of transplant NYC life that MOST native NYers just do not live in. This city is HUGE. 9 million people living in 5 boroughs. Over 300 distinct neighborhoods with vastly different types of people and lifestyles. The images in this video show places where only about 10-15% of NYers live. NYC is not just Central Park and the transplant neighborhoods of lower Manhattan. It's not just the hipster neighborhoods of Williamsburg and LIC. People living on the beach in the Rockways are NYers too. Their NYC is different than what is portrayed here. People living in the suburban like mansions of Forest Hills Gardens, Riverdale, Douglaston, Mill Basin, Ditmas Park, Todt Hill, Bayside and Little Neck are as much NYers as anyone living in The Village and they live a COMPLETLY different lifestyle that Kelly frankly probably doesn't know much about. And that is the point. There is no single NYC experience or lifestyle. There are 9 million different NYCs. One distinct and unique for every person living here. On the weekends, while Kelly is hanging at some packed bar in The City, surrounded by transplants, I am on a Kayak in a bay in the same city, with not a single person within miles of me. Both experiences and lifestyles are NYC. And that is what makes NYC great. You get to pick the type of lifestyle you want to live and there is something for everyone if you look hard enough. I wish more people who came to this city from other parts of America experiences the OTHER NYC. And didn't just go to the hipster and tourist parts. There are so many other types of stories to tell that have nothing to do with what is being shown here and more people need to know about that. Good luck with everything Kelly. I have no doubts that you will do great in life.
nyc is an expensive city. it's hard to live in nyc w/o a stable job with 6 figures income. And even that you have to live with roomates cause it is that expensive. unless you have family established in nyc that help you with room and board, it's hard to afford to live in nyc. but it is a good experience for young folks to live in nyc,
Just want to say with the relationship thing that it's not uprooting your whole life fof this young relationship if the guy hasn't really commited to any location. What is he giving up? Nothing. And a relationship may be just another nice thing to you, but for the men I know it's one of 4 singular life milestones, and the most important of them. I'd EASILY uproot my life for the right women. A partner for my dreams and half the dna of ky offsprings. My legacy. Make the wrong choice there and you can lose half of everything you thought meant something. Most women don't feel that way the other way around from my experience, but there's a reason in the movies it's the man who leaves home and finds a woman during his travels. Once you have that true life partner, everything else reveals itself
I can tell you and I would get along well. You are the type of girlfriend I need in my life. I was born and raised here in NYC in Brooklyn but now live in Flushing. Sorry to hear you are leaving NYC. Also there is nothing wrong with moving fast in a relationship. Life is too short. Have fun and live your best life!
I’m not sure why I came up on your video but I really enjoyed your reflections it reminded me a lot of traveling. I used to be a digital nomad what I would often do is go to different cities around the world for around 1 to 3 months. I think this gave me ample time to really understand what it meant to absorb the local culture. I think it really helped me learn myself and the values I aspire to as well as taught me so much about the world. I think it’s smart to go and experience the world while you still can and live the digital nomad life. It will give you an amazing perspective. New York might just be the first chapter for you !
@@kellyktang Its hard to say because all of them provided something special and all depends on what you are looking for but I would have to say. In no particular order. Guanajuato Mexico, Bali Indonesia, Ko Chang Thailand, Pai Thailand, Paris France, Mallorca Spain, Barcelona Spain, Lisbon Portugal, Volcan Fuego (Guatamala), Medellin Colombia, Puerto Vallarta Mexico, Budapest Hungary, London England, New Orleans Louisiana. I would definitely say try to go to less known places in certain countries because when you get out of the tourist bubble thats were the learning and growth happens. Also try to seek out experiences that speak to you. For example in London it was a powerful experience because I live-in an ashram/temple and this grew my discipline and spirituality, in Mallorca I interned at a tennis academy and was able to see what tennis at the highest level is all about these experiences shape me everyday!
Your videos are truly the best. I can totally agree with your decision of why you decided to leave NY. As someone who is born and raised myself I can definitely relate to most of the problems this city can have. From high costs to the smell and the rodents is ridiculous. I wish you nothing but the best in your new endeavors❤
Love this video and I can so relate. Being at that crossroads and having to make that difficult decision…after living in NYC 8 years and as much as I didn’t want to leave NYC, at the time it was the right thing to do. I left 4 years ago and in my memories I romanticize all the good parts but the sexual harassment is so real. It’s something most men will never believe or understand how bad it is that one time a girl filmed what it’s like walking through NYC as a woman and people thought it was fake and overly edited but it’s just the reality.
Your open mindedness about NYC is what I needed to hear about NYC. We have totally different religions but that didn’t stop me from seeing your authentic view. Thank you for this 🙏🏽
Thank you so much for posting this video and for sharing your journey. Your video and words really resonated with me. I am someone who is about to embark on the second half of their life at 44 years old. I never heard that quote about the whispers turning into a scream. Amazing quote! I was born in Flushing, NY and despite living in Pennsylvania, I was always visiting and staying summers in NYC while growing up. Even until today I continue to regularly visit NYC. Throughout that time I always felt in the back of my mind that NYC was where I need to go to encounter that freedom and experience that you talked about. Now - those whispers are turning into screams and your mentioning about the universe talking to you - For me - I sense that God is talking to me or in a sense screaming to me to come and make that leap of faith to NYC and where I can live this second half of my life. Your video is very inspirational and helpful. Thank You! I wish you all the best as you go forward on your life's journey.
your cons do not sound specific to NYC but could be applied to any city. At least you now learned this about yourself and can consider that when thinking of the next place to go
Just found you channel. Lived in NYC for 8 years. Just have to say that you will succeed anywhere because you have an intelligent head on your shoulders. So many people and friends I’ve known who’ve ruined themselves crumbling under pressure. Cheers to knowing what’s best for you and CHOOSING your life over an idea of your life. NYC is the most brilliant place on earth, but it’s brutal to its dreamers. You contributed to our community and NYC is not a place we should stay in because it doesn’t serve us. New sub and I can’t WAIT to see where your journey takes you!
Wait the rick and morty thing was a very accurate metaphor. When I quit my job a couple years ago, people asked why, but the real answer was the screams in my head went away. It wasn't a "good" decision either, I can't say it was correct, but I also don't regret it, the screams (those specific ones atleast) never came back.
After 21 years in New York City, I finally decided to uproot my family and move to Texas. NYC has been destroyed completely. I have never felt so unsafe in NYC till now. It is sad. It is bittersweet. I hope NYC is going to bounce back and return to its early 2000’s glory. I will always love NYC but now I mourn the lost NYC which I loved for 21 years.😢
I think a lot of people move to NYC just to say that they’ve lived in NYC at some point in their lives. For transplants, this is just a chapter in their lives. And that’s why transplants aren’t New Yorkers. As far as the shallow thing, that’s not reality unless you’re hanging out with shallow, corporate people.
You can become "World's Fastest Rapper" easily.
It seems like you liked the idea of New York that’s sold to people. 10 minutes in the video it’s obvious you don’t like New York. That’s not a bad thing or a good thing it just seems like you still have no idea what you really are about. Nothing wrong with that. Also your personality is not what New Yorkers are about. Most of the people you say you met are in the same boat as you and not new Yorkers. Figure out what you are about
Listening to you talk about why you're leaving NYC feels like my experience. Except I was born and raised here.
You can't travel the world on a W2 remote job in the US. There are tax and data risk implications for your employer. You would get fired immediately if they ever audited you.
Not true
Dude, there are plenty of people working remotely for US employers while living in a foreign country. What are you on?
@@quietreader4190 I think you clearly don't understand tax laws if you think any US based company would allow that.
@@Winner01562 Clearly you never worked at the Big 4 if you think that's not true. Only way you can do that is as a contractor with your own LLC under a corp-2-corp agreement so that you transfer the tax liabilities from your employer to your self. You can't do that as a W2 employee for an extended period of time, duh. You're taxed based on your work location - how can you possibly not know that? Do you not pay attention to your payslip?
@@kayflip2233 how would they know though
Remember the feeling of coming home to NYC, it will always be here for you. I too had that feeling and never left. Also, I hope you will always have the courage to do the hard thing. If you might like a Latin American country with a European feel, consider traveling to Uruguay where my family is from.
nyc B4 COVID WAS amazing
NYC is not for the weak. Wishing you the best!
NO IT IS NOT !!! 😮🥲🤣🫣🤪
Then why are there so many asian girls
it sucks
it looks absolutely disgusting
@@JiaruiChen_ .......What
Omg Kelly! You are such a beautiful person, and what a great video! I’m happy I had the chance to meet you. I can’t wait to see your upcoming travels!
thank you hannah!! I’m so glad we met too 🥰
GIRL. This video is so great! I love how you compiled everything into one video. The thoughts, feelings, emotions and moments from the past few months.
I can’t tell you the last time I’ve clicked on a TH-cam video & saw authenticity until now.
Keep shining girlie ✨ you’re going places 🔑
aww what you are the sweetest ! thank you so much girlie, wishing you well 🫶✨
Great video. NYC is very expensive but a fun place none the less.
Wow. This is inspiring. That’s amazing what you’re doing and very courageous! The experiences you’ll have will be priceless!
Awesome Kelly! Well done! We're sort of switching places! Last year I moved back to NYC after having lived in Europe for 4 years! I'll be here for the unforeseeable future. I do miss Europe and the UK terribly! While I was living there with my then girlfriend, we lived in Tuscany for 2 years. There's a community there that I recommend called the Alchemy School of Healing Arts. You seem like you'd be a perfect, brilliant fit for the type of vibe there.
I’m beyond pissed how your company put you in that position. No one wants to be one of a handful in an office for no reason. If they like your work performance it’s so arbitrary. I completely understand your decision and also had a doomed romance the moment I moved to NYC, definitely can relate.
hahah a doomed romance must be a rite of passage when moving to nyc 🤣 and ikr the office rule is so silly !
FACT: Bosses like putting pretty girls in offices.
The thing is you are so young and act like every young people, 5 months only 150 days there is no possibility of being successful in any thing. Real success takes time, unfortunately NYC is too difficult now compared to it was 20 years ago, cost of living there is robbery. Good luck on your new city. You talk very fast but that is alright. Subscribed. Regards🙏
the fact that there is still so much catcalling and harassment on the streets is pretty enraging; i've heard stories from girls about being followed home even in "nice" areas like greenwich. I can imagine that that makes it really taxing to try to enjoy our city's beautiful night time. hope this aspect of things improves someday
no wayy, yea I feel like I hear a new crazy thing you need to watch out for every week. like the group of men that were punching random women in the face for awhile this year
@@kellyktang that’s scary i haven’t heard of that. One of my friends (girl) was punched outside of an office in Hudson yards before though. In my anecdotal experience I’ve felt that it’s at least safer here than sf which was where i was hanging out previously
@@kimeigaI think what’s important to remember is that it may be a city, but the suburbs has the same things but in places. I have been catcalled in my old high school and it’s extremely unsafe in the night cause nobody is walking outside, which brings up the rate of being kidnapped or murdered. But crime and problems aren’t just in cities but everywhere across the world, but I DO AGREE, in cities it’s way worse cause of the amount of people, all types of people.
My friend is a nanny and she says they catcall the kids, causing one of them to experience immense anxiety going outside. Now the family is moving so this poor girl can have a normal life smh
Catcalling 🤔🤣please in 2024 anything makes women uncomfortable. I saw this video on my Instagram of an Indian women complaining and winning about a guy staring at her for 30 seconds, and she said that was creepy. Women today don't know what admiring is anymore so I guess if I stare at a woman for 30 seconds that means I must be trying to rape her🤔🤣🤣. The thing about following a woman I am going to be honest with you guys women today never give any men the time of the day and never actually make time for men because they are so full of themselves and stuck in y'all own little world. Women be on the way to work, going to lunch from work or going to school or coming from school, and when women do go out on the weekends y'all surround y'all selves with nothing but other women and gay and transgender men. Or if a woman is by herself in a restaurant or at a cafe and of course she will be sitting on her phone the entire time and then eventually starts to take pictures and record videos of herself. My point is when is a good time to approach women today the answer is it isn't so when I hear stories about women being followed I say congrats to whatever man followed that woman because it is a shame a man have to follow some nowadays to get your attention. This playing victim that women like to do isn't going to work because women today are all about themselves and don't consider anything or anyone else outside of their own little bubble. Since after 2021 everything is based on women's consent and women benefit the most from this of course because as a man I already know most women won't give consent when it comes to anything regarding themselves. This feminism and lgbtq movement is destroying the interaction between men and women and we men already knew what the agenda was from the beginning. A man can't even look at a woman today without being called creepy what a shame men can't do shit in 2024 nothing. This is why I tell men that all women are good for is waisting our time and it's true.
I worked in nyc for 3 years and as of may got a remote job that paid more than my nyc job. I think one thing that isnt talk about alot that was hard for me about choosing to leave nyc is basically choosing to leave the possibility of a stable romantic relationship for the long-term. After my lease ending in August and coming to terms knowing this is the right track I left to sf to be here for a month and build a friend community here while I prepare to live abroad internationally but first trying sf with just suitcase(s) (and waiting for the iphone 16). While living here though I can definitely see that being stable in nyc and sf can be such a satisfying life that I can foresee myself in the future. So much that I am starting to double think how much I should travel abroad over staying in sf. But if I stay here it’s no better than having an amazing tech job hybrid. So also am excited to travel abroad and be nomad but will be hard to go to places where it will just be just a little harder to work on hobbies that need a routine, since traveling takes alot of that time. So also saying bye to developing hobbies at an advanced level with an ease in order to explore more hobbies and lifestyles is also hard since it feels that im choosing a specific part of personal development. Anyways just wanted to say these things as well maybe it helps! I know this video helped validating knowing this is a route worth traveling!
it's definitely a tradeoff! I'm understanding more and more the importance of having stability, routine, and especially a support system close by. part of me is already looking forward to finding a home base and putting down roots, so I guess I'm just getting all my adventuring out of the way first before I allow myself to get tied down to anything. hope you're able to find the right balance that works for your life -- thanks for taking the time to share and wishing you all the best!
Damn, you are able to keep my interest and that's not easy! I'll keep following to see where you end up. Good video.
I got to New York for my conference events but never been a fan, too dirty and the old vibe is gone. You should check out Fort Lauderdale Florida :) you will like it. More calm and trendy.
Five months in NYC is not even close to pre-rookie numbers. The city will shape you & toughen you up, if you can handle it. Arrive in NYC in December 2000. Had a lot to trips and falls but got back on the saddle and kept on riding. Stuck to my plans, learned from my mistakes & is ready to enjoy my retirement. Wouldn’t ever have this opportunity elsewhere. If you can make it there, you’ll make it anywhere is all fact. It's up to you, New York, New York.
Fick that saying. Tired of hearing that bs, It’s an excuse to not leave for better opportunities
❤ So true, I’m so glad I saw this.
New York right now has too many issues.
Chiang Mai is amazing especially Nov-Dec!
any recs for astrocartography breakdown? never even heard of it but sounds so cool
This is a really good video and I'm looking forward to seeing your travel vlogs
thanks so much ryan! :)
What website did you use for astrocartography ??? I’ve been trying to read mines but it’s a lot of lines and kinda overwhelming 😅
Thanks for bringing me to astrocartography, this is my first video of yours I watched and I looked at my chart too (Sagittarius ♐️ ) and it says I’m supposed to be in nyc too! I feel like I was meant to watch this video ❤ good luck with your journey 🎉
that’s so wonderful to hear! maybe I’ll see you back in nyc one day :) good luck with your journey too!
Kelly!! What a beautiful video, I’m so glad our paths crossed in New York and I’m so excited to follow along the next part of your journey 🥰
so blessed to have met you during my time there, Rachel! hope our paths cross again soon ☺️🩷
Good luck, I've been here going on 15 years and I'll be out of here eventually.
This video is making me tear up. Good luck and thanks for sharing. 👌 I’ve been feeling this way about Dallas.
thank you! if you decide you wanna take the leap, you got this!!
omg so excited for you and to follow along on your journey!! wishing you the best for this next chapter of life :))
appreciate you nikki!! I’m v excited to share more updates with you :)
Ooh yay change! 🎉
This is the most courageous girl I have ever seen! An amazing digital nomad lifestyle awaits you 👌👌👌👌
Just wondering what kind of side hustle did you start
I hosted sound healing & meditation workshops around the city!
Great video you are welcome back anytime Kelly and have fun with your next chapter❤
thank you friend, will do! 😊
I’m living in NYC now. But also wanted to nomad a bit. Can I come with you?
Super cute....good luck to ya.
Morning ❤
you have a homeland for your people. lucky
hey!! I really loved your video and your storytelling! my dream is to move to nyc so this was super insightful.
I wanted to ask u, what camera and mic do u use??
thank you! I use a sony ze-10 with 11mm 1.8 and rode wireless :)
Finding the right city can be really tough. Nordic cities have virtually no sexism (women majority run governments help with that), yet there is still racism, but tbh, as an Asian male, Stockholm had way less sexism than Silicon Valley. But, cities with low racism for Asians tend to be authoritarian & high in corruption. Singapore is great, but freedoms are limited. Manila is great, too, but the corruption is high. What you said about NYC is spot on, and CIS males in NYC reading this, please be better. Thanks for this awesome video, Kelly!
there are pros and cons everywhere! if you ever find the perfect city lmk 😆
@@kellyktang "And writershootsfilm was never heard from again." :D
...ok. the "sexism" comes from africans. not "males"
african* males
NYC is no longer what it once was...
Sometimes I feel like she’s speaking in 1.25x playback speed 😅
you let a backpacker clap, thats risky since probably his goal backpacking lol
At first, I thought your reasons weren’t that great, I lived in NyC 7 years and had my best life and best friends, ow you say your job wants you to go into the office if you stay in NYC….leave!!!! Yes leave now!!!🎉
Imagine can’t handle NYC in 2024. Try NYC 1974.
You seem like you belong in San Francisco and not New York 😂
This is amazing I literally just moved out of NYC due to crazy roommate circumstances. You got a new subscriber! Is it cool if I DM you on IG? I’m curious how you’re finding places to stay while digital nomading
yes of course! :)
you should take advantage that asian you are born usa and live in smaller town. Also New York is more racist to East Asians because of covid lock downs. also it where immigrant east asian first go to.
Woow
Your tatoo amount is perfect.
You ever see great art, theres a balance, not to much going on and not to much.
I think of tattoos like plastic surgery. People dont typically stop until its wayyy to much.
If you want to experiment filling up white space with black things, do it on some paper.
Like i said its just like plastic surgery. "Oh just one more thing". Rhen you end up looking like an inca, and all youll need is the stick for the nose.
Rifht now you have a cool symmetry to your tatoos, rhey all kind of have there own real estate on your body, thet look classy and purposeful.
After one to many tatoos that real estate disappears and they dont look purposeful, jyst kind of like angry comic book characters fighting for said real estate. Theyll be one every half foot and youll look like you have "the tattoo chicken pox".
But unlike chicken pox rhey dont go away 😂.
Trying to make a piont.
Like whats the need for one more tatoo. Is it to be "the baddest chick". I kind of fu to traditionalism in society?. Because i totally get that, the thing is you dont want to look like the "fu society sign", or "im the baddest chick sign".
The bottom line is as cool as people think going "no cap" on tattoo qauntity is. It just ends up looking like youngster got ahold of the crayons.
I just cant bear to see another beautiful young lady get the tatoo chicken pox.
Remember each new tatoo will retract from the real estate of each other one. Its as if Rembrandt started his next piece on an already painted canvas.
Youll probably get more just because i wrote this, ha.
go to montreal better vibes
they’ll never get me back in office either, i feel that
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Um yeah it's too expensive!!!!!!
go to argentina, live changing
nice vid btw !!
thank you! oooh where in argentina do you recommend?
@@kellyktangBuenos Aires is the only international city. But Mendoza, Bariloche/Ushuaia/ Calafate are all nice
Best thing I ever did was leave NY. Great move getting out of there. Run. Don’t walk. That place is an insult.
Why?
@lisajguo It's a trap. It's not healthy. The cost of living makes it impossible for the vast majority of people to save money. It's not safe. The standard of living is low. The crime is high. It's filthy, poluted, and disease spreads there like wildfire especially during flu season. It's incredibly expensive if not impossible to raise a family there. The traffic is a nightmare. The MTA, the courts, and the government are completely corrupt. The taxes are outrageous. The government undermines is own citizens by welcoming in ill3g@ls they can't house or employ driving up crime, driving down wages, and making it dangerous for it's citizens. If acts against it's own citizens. There's too many people living too close together under too much stress, which causes widespread mental health issues.
@@lisajguo its basically Gotham city
Born and raised, and finally moving after 33 years. The rent is absurd, and does not feel justified considering what you have to deal with here. There’s constant harassment and crime for men and women, unsafe subway, trash, rats, and roaches galore. Tiny apartments with no amenities which you will pay a nice $3000 per month for. Overstimulating, crowded, smelly, always have to watch your surroundings. I can go on and on
I’m gonna be visiting China for the first time soon. Not sure what to expect :)
have fun!! where in china are you going?
@@kellyktang Chongqing and shanghai so far. any city recommendations?
@@samelmudir I haven’t been back since I was a kid but xian food is my fav of all time (where my dad’s from) and pls see the pandas before they go extinct !!!
@@kellyktang i love xian food too. i guess i have to make it to chengdu 🐼
I'm sorry the White jocks from high school wouldn't date you.
You lost your roots and are too superstitious. Signs from the universe don't pay the bills.
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catcalling is so lame, new york is not safe for women!
"i moved here for life" NY IS SO LUCKY TO HAVE U FOR 152 DAYS excited to hear all abt your nomad life
THANK YOU LOVE I’ll keep the stories coming 💖💖
You’ll never be successful here If you leave so fast. The longer you stay the more you will be successful.
2:51 u talk really fast too lol
Just from this video, New York really isn't the right place for you.
You seem a lot more like a West Coast girl tbh
This video kinda spoke to me so I wanted to give my 2 cents. Firstly, good on you for not being scared of change. Life is to be lived.
Now on to my recommendations. I’m almost certain you would love life in Southeast Asia. I lived in Hanoi, Vietnam for 3.5 years and it was life changing for me. I traveled all over Southeast Asia, and it’s just literally my favorite area of the world.
I currently live in Guadalajara, Mexico, and although I love it, Asia still has my heart so I will be heading back and moving to Bali next year. I think you’d also enjoy Bali as well. I also love Thailand, so I’d suggest paying it a visit as well. Honorable mention is Japan (although different vibes from the Southeast, I do still really like Japan).
You have the freedom to travel while working, so I’d hate for you to waste that blessing by staying in the States.
I wish you all the good things on your next chapter. It’s about to get real good.
love Astrocartography - funny enough all my most positive lines are clustered in California but have absolutely no interest in that place whatsoever
I know you talked in your video about how lucky you feel with your New York experience compared to others, and honestly, you’re totally right. My crew and I didn’t have the smoothest move. I ended up in Jersey because it’s cheaper, while most of my friends are stuck dealing with insane rent and sketchy roommates in the city. I’ve had some cool times in New York, but didn’t find my squad like I wanted. Plus, a lot of the OG New Yorkers I know still live with their parents because the rent’s just crazy. On a brighter note, a few friends who moved to places like Nashville TN and Elizabethtown KY are doing way better mentally and financially.
I could tell you that you are definitely having issues by looking at how you have destroyed your body temple. It doesn't matter where you move your mind is cluttered and you need a lot of help wherever you move you will be in turmoil. Clean your body clean your mind stop living the way you're living and then no matter where you live you will find peace
To be female, young and beautiful….. if everyone was like you I’m sure we wouldn’t have issues in any city in the world. Enjoy it while it lasts. ✌️
People like this woman are why rents are out of control in New York. Too many people will accept being financially unwise to experience life in NYC for a few years.
I moved to NYC as a kid in 1990 and grew up here and I just want to give this video a little bit of context. I don't know Kelly. She seems like a very nice young person and I respect everything that she went through and the opinions of NYC she got from living here. Any one who actually takes the plunge to move to this BEAST of a city and tries to make it here deserves praise. The issues she brought up here are valid and most of them are true.
That said, Kelly experienced a very specific type of transplant NYC life that MOST native NYers just do not live in. This city is HUGE. 9 million people living in 5 boroughs. Over 300 distinct neighborhoods with vastly different types of people and lifestyles. The images in this video show places where only about 10-15% of NYers live. NYC is not just Central Park and the transplant neighborhoods of lower Manhattan. It's not just the hipster neighborhoods of Williamsburg and LIC. People living on the beach in the Rockways are NYers too. Their NYC is different than what is portrayed here. People living in the suburban like mansions of Forest Hills Gardens, Riverdale, Douglaston, Mill Basin, Ditmas Park, Todt Hill, Bayside and Little Neck are as much NYers as anyone living in The Village and they live a COMPLETLY different lifestyle that Kelly frankly probably doesn't know much about. And that is the point. There is no single NYC experience or lifestyle. There are 9 million different NYCs. One distinct and unique for every person living here. On the weekends, while Kelly is hanging at some packed bar in The City, surrounded by transplants, I am on a Kayak in a bay in the same city, with not a single person within miles of me. Both experiences and lifestyles are NYC. And that is what makes NYC great. You get to pick the type of lifestyle you want to live and there is something for everyone if you look hard enough. I wish more people who came to this city from other parts of America experiences the OTHER NYC. And didn't just go to the hipster and tourist parts. There are so many other types of stories to tell that have nothing to do with what is being shown here and more people need to know about that.
Good luck with everything Kelly. I have no doubts that you will do great in life.
nyc is an expensive city. it's hard to live in nyc w/o a stable job with 6 figures income. And even that you have to live with roomates cause it is that expensive. unless you have family established in nyc that help you with room and board, it's hard to afford to live in nyc. but it is a good experience for young folks to live in nyc,
haha can confirm I had the lowest quality living conditions while making the highest salary in my life. but it was well worth it for the experience!
Just want to say with the relationship thing that it's not uprooting your whole life fof this young relationship if the guy hasn't really commited to any location. What is he giving up? Nothing. And a relationship may be just another nice thing to you, but for the men I know it's one of 4 singular life milestones, and the most important of them. I'd EASILY uproot my life for the right women. A partner for my dreams and half the dna of ky offsprings. My legacy. Make the wrong choice there and you can lose half of everything you thought meant something. Most women don't feel that way the other way around from my experience, but there's a reason in the movies it's the man who leaves home and finds a woman during his travels. Once you have that true life partner, everything else reveals itself
I can tell you and I would get along well. You are the type of girlfriend I need in my life. I was born and raised here in NYC in Brooklyn but now live in Flushing. Sorry to hear you are leaving NYC. Also there is nothing wrong with moving fast in a relationship. Life is too short. Have fun and live your best life!
you should let me interview you before you go. i promise itll be the greatest interview of your life.
I am also fully remote. I was just in the Philippines for 2 months. Next trip will be Bogota Colombia which has good WIFI.
I’m not sure why I came up on your video but I really enjoyed your reflections it reminded me a lot of traveling. I used to be a digital nomad what I would often do is go to different cities around the world for around 1 to 3 months. I think this gave me ample time to really understand what it meant to absorb the local culture. I think it really helped me learn myself and the values I aspire to as well as taught me so much about the world. I think it’s smart to go and experience the world while you still can and live the digital nomad life. It will give you an amazing perspective. New York might just be the first chapter for you !
that’s the dream! thanks for stopping by and great to meet a fellow traveler :) what were the best locations you went to?
@@kellyktang Its hard to say because all of them provided something special and all depends on what you are looking for but I would have to say. In no particular order.
Guanajuato Mexico, Bali Indonesia, Ko Chang Thailand, Pai Thailand, Paris France, Mallorca Spain, Barcelona Spain, Lisbon Portugal, Volcan Fuego (Guatamala), Medellin Colombia, Puerto Vallarta Mexico, Budapest Hungary, London England, New Orleans Louisiana.
I would definitely say try to go to less known places in certain countries because when you get out of the tourist bubble thats were the learning and growth happens. Also try to seek out experiences that speak to you. For example in London it was a powerful experience because I live-in an ashram/temple and this grew my discipline and spirituality, in Mallorca I interned at a tennis academy and was able to see what tennis at the highest level is all about these experiences shape me everyday!
Thanks for your perspective.
Good luck! You are young, it is ok to try different experiences x
Sheesh you are pretty. By the way, this is a serendipitous comment.
Your videos are truly the best. I can totally agree with your decision of why you decided to leave NY. As someone who is born and raised myself I can definitely relate to most of the problems this city can have. From high costs to the smell and the rodents is ridiculous. I wish you nothing but the best in your new endeavors❤
You can have NY!
Holy shit…slow down😂😮
Paging for Cash Jordan!
Lmfao
Love this video and I can so relate. Being at that crossroads and having to make that difficult decision…after living in NYC 8 years and as much as I didn’t want to leave NYC, at the time it was the right thing to do. I left 4 years ago and in my memories I romanticize all the good parts but the sexual harassment is so real. It’s something most men will never believe or understand how bad it is that one time a girl filmed what it’s like walking through NYC as a woman and people thought it was fake and overly edited but it’s just the reality.
Your open mindedness about NYC is what I needed to hear about NYC. We have totally different religions but that didn’t stop me from seeing your authentic view. Thank you for this 🙏🏽
Please, be safe
Thank you so much for posting this video and for sharing your journey. Your video and words really resonated with me. I am someone who is about to embark on the second half of their life at 44 years old. I never heard that quote about the whispers turning into a scream. Amazing quote!
I was born in Flushing, NY and despite living in Pennsylvania, I was always visiting and staying summers in NYC while growing up. Even until today I continue to regularly visit NYC. Throughout that time I always felt in the back of my mind that NYC was where I need to go to encounter that freedom and experience that you talked about.
Now - those whispers are turning into screams and your mentioning about the universe talking to you - For me - I sense that God is talking to me or in a sense screaming to me to come and make that leap of faith to NYC and where I can live this second half of my life.
Your video is very inspirational and helpful. Thank You! I wish you all the best as you go forward on your life's journey.
your cons do not sound specific to NYC but could be applied to any city. At least you now learned this about yourself and can consider that when thinking of the next place to go
It’s crazy how we think we have years in a place only for the universe to take us some where new so much sooner. Congrats and very happy for you!
Weren’t you scared being alone in the park at midnight? 😬
amazing!!
Come to Japan. ❤
你好 西安女孩
Just found you channel. Lived in NYC for 8 years. Just have to say that you will succeed anywhere because you have an intelligent head on your shoulders. So many people and friends I’ve known who’ve ruined themselves crumbling under pressure. Cheers to knowing what’s best for you and CHOOSING your life over an idea of your life. NYC is the most brilliant place on earth, but it’s brutal to its dreamers. You contributed to our community and NYC is not a place we should stay in because it doesn’t serve us. New sub and I can’t WAIT to see where your journey takes you!
I really appreciate that dalton, thank you!
Wait the rick and morty thing was a very accurate metaphor. When I quit my job a couple years ago, people asked why, but the real answer was the screams in my head went away. It wasn't a "good" decision either, I can't say it was correct, but I also don't regret it, the screams (those specific ones atleast) never came back.
sometimes your subconscious knows more than your conscious brain can put into words (yet) - I recommend ‘blink’ by malcom gladwell!
After 21 years in New York City, I finally decided to uproot my family and move to Texas. NYC has been destroyed completely. I have never felt so unsafe in NYC till now. It is sad. It is bittersweet. I hope NYC is going to bounce back and return to its early 2000’s glory. I will always love NYC but now I mourn the lost NYC which I loved for 21 years.😢