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I'm actually surprised they haven't done a series on people moving into new apartments given how much the rent prices in both residential and commercial spaces in NY have dropped since the pandemic. I know a few people who have either moved out of the city entirely or into a better apartment that's equal to or less than the price of their former apartment.
I've lived in NYC for 16 years and just found a rent stabilized apartment. 350 sq foot studio with a 200 sq ft backyard and 3 closets, including a walk-in. Finding this was a holy grail moment and I (quite literally) will likely grow old here.
I love that she’s helping her mom + that her mom is helping her with her daughter. That’s how it was in the olden days, that’s how I’d like things to be
I really appreciate how she adapted to the job market and took a leap of faith to complete that course. Seems like it’s paid off and will give skills that she can build on for a long term career
There's nothing WRONG with living with family members . In many cultures around the world family members live together , it's similar to having roommates. She is doing good , I wish her all the BEST 😊
Yea, but you cant find yourself as an individual. Family life has a lot of dependency and expectation for self sacrifice. If your never find yourself outside of the family it can be detrimental to growth and development. I appreciate the independence of adulthood. I think it is so rewarding.
@@thelegit969 Yes, because they don't have a self. They don't have an individual identity and therefore the family is all they have. I think that having a self and a family is why life is worth living.
@@Geneiveve I think it is possible to find oneself even while living with family. In many Asian cultures including mine, community is as important as uniqueness. I'm from India which is a very diverse country with ancient philosophies heavily focused on self liberation. So I think self and society can coexist harmoniously.
@@fallacyfallout6985 I agree with you. But, you cannot truly find yourself unless you , at some point detach from the family. This is natural. A child must do it to become an autonomous adult. This does not mean that you never return to the family and community. You do. However when you return you are more self assured and confident in who you are as an independent person. In other words, you no longer look to the family for all of your decision making and financial needs. With this kind of independence you can move about the fearlessly. There is no way that a person can discover himself if he is meshed within ambiguity. Individualism requires one to become independent and self reliant. This for the purpose of self discovery and eventually personal contribution to the family, community and the world. Detachment from the family or community requires that one learns to think for himself. , make decisions for himself and live according to one's own principles , while doing what is morally acceptable to ones self. If a person does not detach himself emotionally from the family he cannot become his own person. it seems that eastern culture does not want men and women who stand on their own convictions and think outside of the community. The family/ community desires to control and dominate the moral/ ethical influence on the individual mind. But, this is not love. At some point in life one must decide what is right for himself. We all live individual lives even though we come from a family. Just because you come from a family with traditions this does not mean that you should not lead your own life according to your own self derived principles. What, I have observed with eastern culture is that it refuses to fully accept the individual. It regards the individual and the culture that encompasses it as morally evil. But this is because there is a selfishness on the part of parent and extended family. Albeit, an unwillingness to allow their children to be free and independent. There is, in many Eastern societies, the desire to control the will of the individual for fear that the individual will blot out and even obliterate the old customs and way of life. Therefore, the individual is repressed. Which has, in many countries led to high suicide rates. I truly believe that in order for freedom to prevail the individual must be in a position to flourish. Therefore one must be free from the influence and pressure to belong to a group/ tribe/ family/ community. There can be no freedom if one is feeling obligated to do and act according to the demands of the community and prevailing culture Free people = Free world. A free world is one where there is no fear. Where there is no fear, there is no marginalization and oppression. But, I am concerned that you may not realize or know what it means to be repressed by your own family/ community. So many Asian and African cultures have no idea about this because they are taught that putting your family first and yourself last is noble. But in truth if you do this then you have no self love. Who can take care of yourself but you? Nonetheless, I understand that the prevailing belief is that the family will care for you and the community etc. Therefore, you should put them first and forget your personal needs. That is why western culture is such a hard pill for the old school easterners to swallow. They do not understand self reliance. They do not understand independence. This why they support socialism and communism. This is why they demonize the west. However I am not here to demonize the east. I am saying that the philosophies of the east and west must be integrated in order to cultivate a free world. Have you ever read the philosophy of J. Krishnamurti? He was a simple yet brilliant man. * forgive the typos*
3 generations living together is a wonderful gift, and certainly nothing to be ashamed of. Her daughter is forming a strong and lasting bond with her grandmother, which is very important for emotional health and growth, especially during the pandemic, and I wish more people saw the benefits in that. 3 ladies supporting each other to make it in this world is truly inspiring! I would have loved to learn and hear more from the grandmother lady and all she went through in her life. I also loved the photo of the dad, I am very sorry for their loss - she speaks so lovingly of him, you could tell it was a huge blow. All the best to the family, how wonderful to see such resourceful ladies!
@Minimal Gypsy I don't even have kids and my mom and I live together. I have a really demanding job and she helps me so much. She is widowed and doesn't really like living alone. She has great stories and is really a fun person and doesn't prevent me from living my life at all. I honestly love it but I get what you mean, people our age think its odd. But with the pandemic its becoming normal.
@@organizedchaos4559 they didn't say normal in the sense of commonplace. They're talking about realistic in the sense that not everyone in new york is a finance grad making six figures at the age of 22, which is a lot of what we see online!
Very true@@organizedchaos4559 my partner, if he were to stay at his job it will take him at lest 10 years before he gets to that figure. But his job is more secure than mine in tech.
I went back to live with my mom too. Same situation single mom one bedroom apartment. Six months later I bought my first house. Society shames us for not “seeming” independent but struggling to make ends meet just to live alone is no way to live. Smart move on her part.
Many men struggle to make ends meet and live alone after divorce losing 1/2 of assets house ,car ,pension, 401k etc and the risk of suicide increases as well plus men have less shelters
Getting laid off twice due to pandemic, I really appreciate seeing your resilience. I'm actively looking for a job again but also applying for higher education online. Thank you for your story :)
Her dad (and mom) seem like so caring and genuine people, I could even feel the hugs through the screen. I'm glad she followed in his footsteps as a designer.
They really did do their best and were good people. It can take a child many years after to realize their parent's intentions but I am grateful everyday for them. I even have taken to my dad's footsteps starting my own art business on the side.
Almost hit with me with the waterworks hearing how hard she’ll go for her family just makes me realize how much my parents have probably had to sacrifice for me
Aw. It can take years to truly realize what our parents have done for us. When were are in the moment or young it can be easy to dismiss. I know my daughter right now truly doesn't understand the sacrifices I make and that's okay. She may or may not, but in the end I am just doing the best I can which is also what my parents did for me.
I live in a three generation household as well, my mother-in-law lives with us. I can't tell you how much of a blessing it has been, she helps with the kids, the household chores, and pays some of the bills. Our children also get to be alot closer to their grandmother. Making ends meet is alot easier with three people, as long as everyone gets along 😅
You are truly blessed with amicable family! Some can be much more unpleasant (mental health, alcoholism, irresponsibility...), and this idyllic situation just cannot happen...
Big amen to this. Finishing my degree now so if I hear anything about "going back to the office", I can go back to putting out resumes. Commutes are so 2019.
@Luís Andrade Agreed. The only downside I see are large business districts suffering and the people who work within them (Downtown Chicago area has been night and day). Outside of that, its incredibly positive in all aspects. For the first two months I was not a huge fan, but I don't ever want to go back to full-time in an office.
@@0neofthem Depends. Remember, there was a time if you were white collar, you actually dressed as a white collar worker. I have had two white collar positions now where gym shoes and business casual dress was completely fine. Depends on the culture of where you work obviously, but the shift has been obvious.
This must be one of the most realistic videos of life in NYC for a millennial - wonderful! It's always interesting to see the complex lives we all live.
Thank you! I originally applied when I was a restaurant manager but got the call when I had transitioned careers. I really wanted to bring a new perspective to NYC living.
I definitely agree that these days people shame those who still live with their parents, but coming from a latino family, its totally normal. I'm in my mid twenties, going to school and working, while living at home. I've moved out a few times before but always end up back home. My parents are trying to convince all her kids ( 3 of us) to stay home as long as we need to until we save for our own home. I love being at home with my family. I'm definitely blessed..
Lucky I think the best feeling in the world is having a support system. My dad can’t wait for the day I get married aka he can’t wait until I get out of his house 🥺
@@auroramothergoddess I didn't have a supportive family either, and have had to protect myself from them at times for my safety and wellbeing. My mother passed away recently and instead of being sad, it was a relief that she couldn't do things to hurt me or my family anymore. I vowed I would raise my kids differently and did, with my kids saying how glad they are. You get what you get in life, it's a cr@p shoot, as they say...you can either be bitter or use this as a learning opportunity of what n-o-t to do, use what little good stuff you received, and learn to protect yourself. I'm sorry you are in that position. God bless.
Its very important to note this is her childhood home meaning that the rent hasn't gone up much since her parents first got the apartment. Because there's no way anyone making 75K with a child would be able to live there.
@@sorted.1235 Right, I also like how she's open to her young daughter about money and finance. I remember when i was a kid and asked about money i was told to stay in a childs place. Lol 😆
Not true. I looked up 1 bdrm brownstone rentals in the upper west side and found several for under $1,600 per month. Her family is paying $1,400. That's really not THAT much of a savings.
I'm not sure how her parents qualified to adopt while living in a one-bedroom. Either Russia doesn't care, or things were very different back then. You can't get away with that now.
40k ....you're being nice....its can be well over 60k... yes. Yall....trades and certifications...think real hard before pursuing the traditional college framework. Issa scam when it comes to certain degrees
I did a 3 month coding bootcamp at 19 years old instead of college. 2.5 years later I’m making 103k in Texas at 22. Look into other options! Anything in the tech space can be learned outside of college.
Nothing wrong with going the traditional route for education just be smart apply for scholarships, grants take your time in choosing a career that will always be in the market. Many people change their careers after college and never do what they paid to study nothing wrong with that but if you don’t want your money wasted choose wisely. I joined the military and used my GI Bill I know that’s not everyone’s cup of tea but I don’t have any student loans never had and I get paid to go to school and all while gaining work experience don’t be too quick to follow the herd work experience goes a long way nowadays than a college education.
@Minimal Gypsy Kindly, good vibes aren't relevant here, or at least you'll be at the mercy of your employer. In this world, competing offers and shopping around (looking at different employers/companies) are what matters for negotiation (not how good you are, how much you work, how much you made the company, etc. The most important thing is "Are you wanted by another company?" and "Do they pay more for us?" when it comes to negotiations). Obviously it's easier said than done to get a bunch of job offers, especially for someone new to the field, but even if negotiations for your current job go well, don't "stay loyal" to your employer, keep looking, keep your interview skills fresh, and with 1-2 years of experience, job hopping could get you +15% easy! Don't rely on luck or a business's kindness, but best of luck haha
SO glad to see my career on here!! UX design is awesome and she has such a great journey from here dad being a graphic designer and starting there and then going into culinary after his passing. I definitely hope they raise her salary soon 💪🏾 and maybe she can get another place with more space for the fam.
you just need someone who knows their stuff and of course has the heart of a teacher to help you become successful in whatsoever investment you decide to venture into.
If I had ever inherited that much money I'll find a way to make it grow, so that I don't ever have to work again. Both me and my wife. In fact even our children, would never have to work for anybody but themselves.
This is interesting because at first I thought young kids shouldn’t have to think about money so you shouldnt disclose when money is tight ...but it makes sense that if you don’t they’ll just believe that money is readily available and comes easily
@@ye23. Yeah, I totally agree! It seems like it's best to not make kids worry about money but it will be so beneficial to teach them all about money, plus it makes you, as a parent, more aware of your own finances I feel.
This is insightful. I also like how she was able to pivot, but also took on that debt to do it consciously because that's not a low amount, but the UX field is one that has some amazing growth so I think it'll work out for her long term.
As a single mum who has just at age 39 finally returned to finish my Fashion Design & Fashion Business double degree and then move onto my postgraduate course and finally my masters/PhD… whilst i do want to work for a company and design clothes/textiles etc… I also want to further my fashion design academic journey as absolutely far as is possible so that I can become a uni professor (because it is far more acceptable to start and stay in the academic field as an older woman than it is to start and stay in the fashion design industry as a mature aged worker. I mean I’ll only be 40 when I get into working the industry but I would love to keep studying as I truly enjoy it and then I have a deep love for the idea or imparting knowledge/training up the next generation! It’s a gift to be able to shape the minds of the up and coming deosgn world and professors actually earn a really great salary as we move up the ranks and do more study and participate in research grants/programs etc… So I’m really excited (it’s taken me years to return to FD studies as I was stuck in a highly controlling and abusive relationship) to stop trying to do things (like web dev/IT) purely for job security and decent wages (surprisingly there actually isn’t high levels of job security and the massively high wages everyone talks about, in the real world IT/tech industry, as I was I suppose fooled into believing was the case prior to enrolling into a web dev Bootcamp and promptly withdrawing when I saw all the discrete mathematical subjects …. Noooo way was that for me… and a brief job search and some other research made it very clear that the IT/tech industry is falsely held up as this diety of all industries that brings you riches and jobs coming from everywhere the second you know a few coding languages/have that full stack dev diploma… so yes, I’m very happy and excited to get back into my one true love of fashion deosgn and take it as FAR as I possibly can! And maybe even launch my own line, probably in children’s wear, down the line. So watching this far more realistic Make It video was really refreshing!
I lived with my mom until 25. No shame. The only reason we don't live together anymore is because she moved in to a bigger how to take care of my grandmother.
I think it's great that they live in a multi-generational home. Her daughter is getting so much great time with Grandma. This lady is so commendable. Taking on that financial literacy and embarking on a new career in the midst of a global pandemic is inspiring. She may be getting the bulk of her help from her Mom but will soon earn enough to take care of her Mom and that is really something. The only thing I would caution is being too wrapped up in her roles as Mom, Daughter, and caregiver to enjoy life. She is still young. This is prob one of my favorite profiles.
Kudos to you! Being a single parent is tough, single parent in nyc is even harder! You’re doing great. It would be great to see a single dad on here also! Hit me up millennial money!
AMEN TO THAT! I don’t live with mine but they do have me listed as the inheritor of it upon their passing. It’s a comfort I’ve been able to carry knowing not. Only do I have somewhere to grow old but also it’s the house my parents built! I wish many days I still had a situation where I could live with my parents. Family time is by far THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF LIFE!
I totally agree with her that in the U.S. living with family past a certain age is really stigmatized. I’ll be turning 30 soon and still live with my brother. We save a ton by splitting expenses and we cover each other when one of us needs help that would’ve otherwise cost money( like we’ll watch each other’s dogs, buy each other food when one of us has a little extra money to spare, and split certain chores like we did when lived at home with our parents). I also feel like we can call each other out without being awkward when one of us is being messy or doing something around the house that the other doest like because we’re so comfortable with each other. I’ve lived with roommates before and in my personal experience it’s not nearly as comfortable as living with a relative. I’m Mexican though and in my culture it’s totally normal to live with relatives at all ages.
I agree with this! I have never had roommates but had friends and dated people who did and it just seemed like a bigger hassle. Family could also be a disaster but like you mentioned it is more comfortable and open with family versus a roommate. So in general I would choose family to live with if I had to. But that also is if you are blessed to have a good family relationship, so happy to hear you have such.
Well done to this lady 👏🏾 she pivoted into a new career, despite the insecurity at the time, and now works in a growing role that aligns with her interests and has better flexibility to be with her child.
Thank you! The flexibility to be with my daughter has been huge. The industry is taking another shift now, so requires more adaptability but my daughter is older now and still a blessing compared to my previous career.
Aww I know it is cramped but you and your daughter will be so blessed and grateful to have made those memories with your mother while she is here. Hopefully you can inherit the apartment as well.
I think it is cozy and cute. I love how they always are baking spice muffins together. And the apartment has that huge window and they can just outside to the vast green space of Central Park. They are rent stabilized so they are saving thousands that ripoff landlords would love to charge
THANK YOU CNBC for providing these authentic life stories instead of just the success stories of millionaires or people making six figures who’ve “made it big”. Keep on keeping it real!
Everyone should take care of their parents in there 60s or if they are having health issues. Your mom in 72 ... You are a wonderful daughter and mother.
Depending of the person, you can make it work. This is a nice situation. The grandmother is not living alone and gets to spend time with them and the daughter is saving a ton of money.
So she’s making $60k/yr as a web designer, plus another $15k/year as a shipping coordinator. Her monthly budget is $2,349, which works out to about $28k/year. That means $47k has evaporated. Where did it go? Some is taxes, obviously, but the rest...?
She pays 400 a month for rent and utilities, so her elderly mom must be paying the rest of it.. even though her and her daughter are 2 people.. doesnt seem right.. but wait.. oh.. she pays food for 3 people.. its not like her mom is going to eat much.. she should be paying it.
I have no clue but I get the gut feeling that the only country multigenerational living is not "normal" is the U.S. Maybe I'm wrong but it seems like it's an unspoken model that makes a lot of people unhappy for no reason at all.
I learnt alot from this episode and i feel like Emma is really smart and hard working. She knew when to pivot and what to tackle first to get it out of the way, like her credit card debt etc.
This was a beautiful episode! So much respect that you are living with your mom in her old age. Our society looks at our aging parents as a burden now. God Bless
I like this one as well as the others. I will say this brings up a lot of strong feelings on how generational wealth it’s not just about liquid money but also housing. It makes you think about how many people will never have this because of red lining, gentrification, and predatory developers/realtors.
See that people. You don't need no fancy degree to make 60-80k a year. Make a smart investment and go to a trade school like she did. Guaranteed salary basically out of school since trades are on the decline and demand for jobs is up. No ones hiring journalists or sociology majors anymore.
I honestly don't get why living with parents is such a bad thing portrayed in western societies so much that sometimes it is even used as an insult. I live alone in another country away from my parents and I haven't been able to see them for more than a year due to covid. If I could, I would want to live with not just my parents but my grandparents too! The more the merrier!
She seems like a great mom and a really nice person, but wow, her life includes so many extremes. Adopted from Russia, young single mom, living in a rent stabilized apartment on the upper west side, holy moly.
@@bosspace7687 There´s so much prejudice in your comment! First of all, you should be criticizing men who walk away from their families and not single motherhood! I bet you are a man, that´s why you are focusing on women. Also everybody must be seen and be an example.. it was about time to show how a single mother manages her finances. Educate yourself before posting your sad opinion!
@@clari5683 You are being judgmental, bossy, and critical, without responding to the actual statistics that the commenter has referenced. If one were to respond in kind to you and to your prejudice, they might say that you must be a woman because you are a poor listener and not good at math, and tell you that you should counter the fact that the single greatest predictor of crime and poverty is having been raised by a single mother, by responding with non-anecdotal evidence instead of emotion, by articulating a more convincing argument.
I lived at home as an adult between 21 and 32 and it has helped me in SO many ways financially. Being able to help my mom is a benefit too. I live in DC which is very expensive and my mom own her condo here. More people should be open to living at home.
What a cute little family! Y’all are such pleasant people. I love seeing this warm relationship between the 3 of you. I also currently live in a 1-bedroom with my fiance, my mom, and his grandma. And we’re planning on having a baby soon. It’s very tight but it is allowing us to save money for the first time in our entire lives so we’re grateful! God bless
Just WOW! I relate to this one quite a bit. I dropped out of a medical masters degree program with $120K in debt a few months after the pandemic started because online classes were not for me. I'm also from NYC, so I don't pay rent at the moment because I live in my parents summer home (they're living in Miami lol, typical), and started a self taught UX bootcamp as well. I'm still technically unemployed but starting my second UX internship this month! I'm still building my portfolio with real life experience so I'm super curious to know her journey in landing her first UX job!!! My vision is very similar to hers. I'm single with no kids but I have a massive student loan debt with no degree so I can relate to the financial struggle. I'm so happy that she got a job in UX though! It fills me with so much hope. I'm going to land a designer job soon and start making a similar salary and get out of this debt! I don't feel burdened by my debt, mainly because I don't pay rent, and i believe in myself, but I am 30, so I'm just READY to start planning my financial future! ...................................................... If ANYONE reading this message has a UX opportunity for me, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE to help me out! Thank you for reading my message. 🙏🏼🌹
Wow 120 k in debt but no degree? I think you should've stayed with the program even if it's online as graduating from it would help you land a good job to help pay off the debt
120k in debt from another career and now you want to do ux? I am here busting my tail in graphic design school to eventually do my masters in human concentration and interaction and we have people just going with the trend by doing self study or 3 month boot camps with no experience. That’s wack.
Not bashing her, but how is it helpful to people trying to learn how to live on a budget to showcase someone paying a price for rent that is impossible for 95% of people? Not a helpful story to share.
This woman is great. Good job staying motivated and ahead/keeping up with the job market. She pivoted really fast and didn't dwell on the negative. Good for her!
Wait, she lives with her mother, in a longterm 1 bedroom rent stabilized apartment. No way to afford this otherwise. She pays only $400/month on something that would usually cost 2000 if she shared with her mom. And she has some longterm security knowing the rent can't be jacked up by the landlord. This is similar to another cnbc money management story about a 29 year old who inherited the lease of a rent stabilized apartment. These stories are so unhelpful. No offense to this woman who just is trying to make a living and bring up her daughter. Glad she has time to raise her daughter, be with her mom in a nice neighborhood and get her finances in order and work in a career she likes. That is fantastic. But nobody can find a $400 rent situation (mom adding 1000) in Manhattan on their own.
@Minimal Gypsy Not sure if it'll help but get your mom to write down a written will for proof. My grandfather didn't write a will before he passed away so family is fighting over property
I love how she confidently speaks about her finances. Aggressive debt repayment and not 'keeping up with the jones' sounds in the tradition of Dave Ramsey. She's such an amazing woman - raising a child, caring for her mom, working 2 jobs, all the while maintaining a positive outlook. Kinda like me, except less cynicism, more grit, and better looking :-). Keep your skills sharp and maintain a project portfolio so you're always in-demand and remember that wealth is built over time and must develop alongside good money habits!
@Minimal Gypsy you are very welcome. I love watching these videos especially ones for NYC because one day I actually want to move to NYC once I save enough money.
I'm glad that she decided to live with her mom. We should take care of our parents specially if they are alone, its one of the Asian culture that I'm proud of. Family first.
Why are you doing videos on people in such rare circumstances? This lady barely has to pay rent, lives in her parent's old apartment and her parents paid for her college. Not everyone has this insane amount of privilege!!
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Would you guys be wiling to do one of those in Brazil?
How many times can we apply! I love your show!!!!
@@remissao13 I'd love to watch this episode.
Thanks,@@jaineas ! I love international episodes as well!
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Seems like the only way most people can afford to rent in NYC is from rent stabilized apartments inherited from their families.
Pretty much nyc is so expensive. Apt in Brooklyn in good neighborhood 600k. Wth
Yeah I would never move here if I wasn’t from here. People don’t know how crazy that looks to native New Yorkers lol
I'm actually surprised they haven't done a series on people moving into new apartments given how much the rent prices in both residential and commercial spaces in NY have dropped since the pandemic. I know a few people who have either moved out of the city entirely or into a better apartment that's equal to or less than the price of their former apartment.
I've lived in NYC for 16 years and just found a rent stabilized apartment. 350 sq foot studio with a 200 sq ft backyard and 3 closets, including a walk-in. Finding this was a holy grail moment and I (quite literally) will likely grow old here.
Like in most places on 🌍 nothing new, but still the problem we need to think about.
I love that she’s helping her mom + that her mom is helping her with her daughter. That’s how it was in the olden days, that’s how I’d like things to be
Forget it. Stay in China instead
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@@rajsra3842 Stay in India !!!
Why are you so happy in the profile pic
Cant relate
@Minimal Gypsy hahaha I can relate! I grew up with a full house; it was just as merry as it was crowded
I really appreciate how she adapted to the job market and took a leap of faith to complete that course. Seems like it’s paid off and will give skills that she can build on for a long term career
@Minimal Gypsy was it hard to find a job as a UX Designer after bootcamp?
There's nothing WRONG with living with family members . In many cultures around the world family members live together , it's similar to having roommates. She is doing good , I wish her all the BEST 😊
Yea, but you cant find yourself as an individual. Family life has a lot of dependency and expectation for self sacrifice. If your never find yourself outside of the family it can be detrimental to growth and development. I appreciate the independence of adulthood. I think it is so rewarding.
@@Geneiveve some people find being with their family more rewarding than finding oneself.
@@thelegit969
Yes, because they don't have a self. They don't have an individual identity and therefore the family is all they have. I think that having a self and a family is why life is worth living.
@@Geneiveve I think it is possible to find oneself even while living with family. In many Asian cultures including mine, community is as important as uniqueness. I'm from India which is a very diverse country with ancient philosophies heavily focused on self liberation.
So I think self and society can coexist harmoniously.
@@fallacyfallout6985 I agree with you. But, you cannot truly find yourself unless you , at some point detach from the family. This is natural. A child must do it to become an autonomous adult. This does not mean that you never return to the family and community. You do.
However when you return you are more self assured and confident in who you are as an independent person. In other words, you no longer look to the family for all of your decision making and financial needs. With this kind of independence you can move about the fearlessly.
There is no way that a person can discover himself if he is meshed within ambiguity. Individualism requires one to become independent and self reliant. This for the purpose of self discovery and eventually personal contribution to the family, community and the world.
Detachment from the family or community requires that one learns to think for himself. , make decisions for himself and live according to one's own principles , while doing what is morally acceptable to ones self.
If a person does not detach himself emotionally from the family he cannot become his own person. it seems that eastern culture does not want men and women who stand on their own convictions and think outside of the community. The family/ community desires to control and dominate the moral/ ethical influence on the individual mind.
But, this is not love. At some point in life one must decide what is right for himself. We all live individual lives even though we come from a family. Just because you come from a family with traditions this does not mean that you should not lead your own life according to your own self derived principles.
What, I have observed with eastern culture is that it refuses to fully accept the individual. It regards the individual and the culture that encompasses it as morally evil. But this is because there is a selfishness on the part of parent and extended family. Albeit, an unwillingness to allow their children to be free and independent. There is, in many Eastern societies, the desire to control the will of the individual for fear that the individual will blot out and even obliterate the old customs and way of life.
Therefore, the individual is repressed. Which has, in many countries led to high suicide rates.
I truly believe that in order for freedom to prevail the individual must be in a position to flourish. Therefore one must be free from the influence and pressure to belong to a group/ tribe/ family/ community. There can be no freedom if one is feeling obligated to do and act according to the demands of the community and prevailing culture
Free people = Free world. A free world is one where there is no fear. Where there is no fear, there is no marginalization and oppression.
But, I am concerned that you may not realize or know what it means to be repressed by your own family/ community.
So many Asian and African cultures have no idea about this because they are taught that putting your family first and yourself last is noble. But in truth if you do this then you have no self love. Who can take care of yourself but you? Nonetheless, I understand that the prevailing belief is that the family will care for you and the community etc. Therefore, you should put them first and forget your personal needs.
That is why western culture is such a hard pill for the old school easterners to swallow. They do not understand self reliance. They do not understand independence. This why they support socialism and communism. This is why they demonize the west.
However I am not here to demonize the east. I am saying that the philosophies of the east and west must be integrated in order to cultivate a free world.
Have you ever read the philosophy of J. Krishnamurti? He was a simple yet brilliant man.
* forgive the typos*
This is a great one. Emma's in a very modern situation, but with her financial sense, she's making the best of it, and it seems like she's thriving.
@Minimal Gypsy Good for you! This has been by far my favourite episode, thank you so much for sharing.
@Minimal Gypsy very inspiring
@Minimal Gypsy Great out look, from one NY'er to another 😊.
3 generations living together is a wonderful gift, and certainly nothing to be ashamed of. Her daughter is forming a strong and lasting bond with her grandmother, which is very important for emotional health and growth, especially during the pandemic, and I wish more people saw the benefits in that.
3 ladies supporting each other to make it in this world is truly inspiring! I would have loved to learn and hear more from the grandmother lady and all she went through in her life. I also loved the photo of the dad, I am very sorry for their loss - she speaks so lovingly of him, you could tell it was a huge blow. All the best to the family, how wonderful to see such resourceful ladies!
@Minimal Gypsy I don't even have kids and my mom and I live together. I have a really demanding job and she helps me so much. She is widowed and doesn't really like living alone. She has great stories and is really a fun person and doesn't prevent me from living my life at all. I honestly love it but I get what you mean, people our age think its odd. But with the pandemic its becoming normal.
This is great. So much more realistic to the life of a New Yorker. I hope she gets that pay raise!
Rent stabilized isn’t normal. Most people aren’t in rent stabilized places
@@organizedchaos4559 they didn't say normal in the sense of commonplace. They're talking about realistic in the sense that not everyone in new york is a finance grad making six figures at the age of 22, which is a lot of what we see online!
@@teamene9034 well that's true, but not everyone makes close to 100k by the age of 30 either.
Very true@@organizedchaos4559 my partner, if he were to stay at his job it will take him at lest 10 years before he gets to that figure. But his job is more secure than mine in tech.
I went back to live with my mom too. Same situation single mom one bedroom apartment. Six months later I bought my first house. Society shames us for not “seeming” independent but struggling to make ends meet just to live alone is no way to live. Smart move on her part.
Many men struggle to make ends meet and live alone after divorce losing 1/2 of assets house ,car ,pension, 401k etc and the risk of suicide increases as well plus men have less shelters
Are you dating?
Congrats on the new house! That is amazing. I did move out to a 2 bedroom but still dream of a house one day. That is the next goal.
Getting laid off twice due to pandemic, I really appreciate seeing your resilience. I'm actively looking for a job again but also applying for higher education online. Thank you for your story :)
Pandemic is a good time to go back to school. I am doing the same thing. All my jobs are remote including my study.
Really liked this story, thank you and best of luck in the future
Her dad (and mom) seem like so caring and genuine people, I could even feel the hugs through the screen. I'm glad she followed in his footsteps as a designer.
They really did do their best and were good people. It can take a child many years after to realize their parent's intentions but I am grateful everyday for them. I even have taken to my dad's footsteps starting my own art business on the side.
Never stop these!!!!!! They are soooooo good!!!!
need u save met
@@imonim7775 right! People should be more open to talk about finances!
@@imonim7775 that's why so many are so un educated about money
This is amazing, someone who’s supporting 2 people and living in NYC is not easy!
Almost hit with me with the waterworks hearing how hard she’ll go for her family just makes me realize how much my parents have probably had to sacrifice for me
Aw. It can take years to truly realize what our parents have done for us. When were are in the moment or young it can be easy to dismiss. I know my daughter right now truly doesn't understand the sacrifices I make and that's okay. She may or may not, but in the end I am just doing the best I can which is also what my parents did for me.
I live in a three generation household as well, my mother-in-law lives with us. I can't tell you how much of a blessing it has been, she helps with the kids, the household chores, and pays some of the bills. Our children also get to be alot closer to their grandmother. Making ends meet is alot easier with three people, as long as everyone gets along 😅
You are truly blessed with amicable family! Some can be much more unpleasant (mental health, alcoholism, irresponsibility...), and this idyllic situation just cannot happen...
@CNBC Make it sure thing, I will definitely contact an obvious scam from a fake account 😉
@CNBC Make it stfu
Very nice episode, oddly enough she looks like her mom even though she was adopted.
I thought the same thing.
@Minimal Gypsy you have a good head on your shoulder. People respond pretty differently knowing they’ve been adopted.
I'm sure it helped looking similar.
@Minimal Gypsy God bless you and your mom
If you feed them long enough they start looking like you.
I really enjoyed this episode; it was genuine and it truly helps the young viewer understand other people's lifestyles.
Same I wish people post more genuine stuff like this on channel rather than tacky clickbaits
Normalize remote working!!! No more commutes!
Big amen to this. Finishing my degree now so if I hear anything about "going back to the office", I can go back to putting out resumes. Commutes are so 2019.
@@balthorpayne 😂😂😂 I'm stealing this..
@Luís Andrade Agreed. The only downside I see are large business districts suffering and the people who work within them (Downtown Chicago area has been night and day). Outside of that, its incredibly positive in all aspects. For the first two months I was not a huge fan, but I don't ever want to go back to full-time in an office.
Boomers in charge will ensure that remote working won’t catch on. They value “butts in seats” for 8+ hours over all else.
@@0neofthem Depends. Remember, there was a time if you were white collar, you actually dressed as a white collar worker. I have had two white collar positions now where gym shoes and business casual dress was completely fine. Depends on the culture of where you work obviously, but the shift has been obvious.
This must be one of the most realistic videos of life in NYC for a millennial - wonderful! It's always interesting to see the complex lives we all live.
Thank you! I originally applied when I was a restaurant manager but got the call when I had transitioned careers. I really wanted to bring a new perspective to NYC living.
I think that’s beautiful that 3 generations live together. I wish her and her family all the best!
I definitely agree that these days people shame those who still live with their parents, but coming from a latino family, its totally normal. I'm in my mid twenties, going to school and working, while living at home. I've moved out a few times before but always end up back home. My parents are trying to convince all her kids ( 3 of us) to stay home as long as we need to until we save for our own home. I love being at home with my family. I'm definitely blessed..
Lucky I think the best feeling in the world is having a support system. My dad can’t wait for the day I get married aka he can’t wait until I get out of his house 🥺
@@auroramothergoddess I didn't have a supportive family either, and have had to protect myself from them at times for my safety and wellbeing. My mother passed away recently and instead of being sad, it was a relief that she couldn't do things to hurt me or my family anymore. I vowed I would raise my kids differently and did, with my kids saying how glad they are. You get what you get in life, it's a cr@p shoot, as they say...you can either be bitter or use this as a learning opportunity of what n-o-t to do, use what little good stuff you received, and learn to protect yourself. I'm sorry you are in that position. God bless.
Love how realistic this episode is! Thanks for showing more normal/random relatable people on nere!
I'm so happy that is how you saw this episode.
Loved this video! I like how she came full circle from starting out with graphic design and then pivoting doing UX design.
Its very important to note this is her childhood home meaning that the rent hasn't gone up much since her parents first got the apartment. Because there's no way anyone making 75K with a child would be able to live there.
Thank goodness for intergenerational housing AND rent control.
@@sorted.1235 Right, I also like how she's open to her young daughter about money and finance. I remember when i was a kid and asked about money i was told to stay in a childs place. Lol 😆
@@sorted.1235 you disgust me
Not true. I looked up 1 bdrm brownstone rentals in the upper west side and found several for under $1,600 per month. Her family is paying $1,400. That's really not THAT much of a savings.
@@amunra4015 3:08 she says it’s $400
The rent situation is nice but 1 bed place for three people???? Cramped but could tell it was very homely and cosy and they get to live in a nice area
reminds me of charlie and the chocolate factory
New Yorkers are used to it
I'm not sure how her parents qualified to adopt while living in a one-bedroom. Either Russia doesn't care, or things were very different back then. You can't get away with that now.
@Minimal Gypsy Interesting, cheers from Spain Emma, hope all goes well for you!
"Homey" not "homely".
Emma: does 3 month UX boot camp for $12,000 to make probationary salary of $60k
College graduates with $40k+ student debt: 😭😭😭
just need ur help brother
40k ....you're being nice....its can be well over 60k... yes. Yall....trades and certifications...think real hard before pursuing the traditional college framework. Issa scam when it comes to certain degrees
I did a 3 month coding bootcamp at 19 years old instead of college. 2.5 years later I’m making 103k in Texas at 22.
Look into other options! Anything in the tech space can be learned outside of college.
Just get a cdl job 4-8k in training and make 70k. Owner operator can make 250k+. Lifestyle is harder, but can be enjoyable
Nothing wrong with going the traditional route for education just be smart apply for scholarships, grants take your time in choosing a career that will always be in the market. Many people change their careers after college and never do what they paid to study nothing wrong with that but if you don’t want your money wasted choose wisely. I joined the military and used my GI Bill I know that’s not everyone’s cup of tea but I don’t have any student loans never had and I get paid to go to school and all while gaining work experience don’t be too quick to follow the herd work experience goes a long way nowadays than a college education.
What a beautiful episode.
I loved how honest they are with each other about adoption and about job loss.
I believe transparency is key in the world. Sometimes it is harsh, yes. But it also gives you the power to move through with grace.
It's awesome to see how close this family is! Also, I need that spice muffin recipe
Wow, thats so low for a UX Designer in NY. SF average is like $125k with potential yearly bonuses. Give this woman fair salary ASAP!
@Minimal Gypsy Kindly, good vibes aren't relevant here, or at least you'll be at the mercy of your employer. In this world, competing offers and shopping around (looking at different employers/companies) are what matters for negotiation (not how good you are, how much you work, how much you made the company, etc. The most important thing is "Are you wanted by another company?" and "Do they pay more for us?" when it comes to negotiations). Obviously it's easier said than done to get a bunch of job offers, especially for someone new to the field, but even if negotiations for your current job go well, don't "stay loyal" to your employer, keep looking, keep your interview skills fresh, and with 1-2 years of experience, job hopping could get you +15% easy! Don't rely on luck or a business's kindness, but best of luck haha
Her story really resonates. Seeking higher education single mom needing to move back in. It’s truly a win win! ❤️
A single mother doing an amazing job! Great job CNBC!
SO glad to see my career on here!! UX design is awesome and she has such a great journey from here dad being a graphic designer and starting there and then going into culinary after his passing. I definitely hope they raise her salary soon 💪🏾 and maybe she can get another place with more space for the fam.
@Minimal Gypsy Of course! And I will definitely connect with you! :)
Thank you! Update I have had my own place now for 3 years. I will be dropping a tour of my new place in just a few weeks.
you just need someone who knows their stuff and of course has the heart of a teacher to help you become successful in whatsoever investment you decide to venture into.
By someone you must mean a properly educated and accountable portfolio maneger.
@@leonmarkjovic6354 Yes of course.
Didn't you hear? You don't need an MBA in finance to make basic investing decisions.
I know my stuff. Gimme your money and I'll turn it into a million by throwing it at GameStop
If I had ever inherited that much money I'll find a way to make it grow, so that I don't ever have to work again. Both me and my wife. In fact even our children, would never have to work for anybody but themselves.
It's so important to teach our children personal finance 🙏🏻✨🤑
@Minimal Gypsy ❤️
@Minimal Gypsy from where did you learn about financial? My go to place is khan academy
This is interesting because at first I thought young kids shouldn’t have to think about money so you shouldnt disclose when money is tight ...but it makes sense that if you don’t they’ll just believe that money is readily available and comes easily
@@ye23. Yeah, I totally agree! It seems like it's best to not make kids worry about money but it will be so beneficial to teach them all about money, plus it makes you, as a parent, more aware of your own finances I feel.
This is insightful. I also like how she was able to pivot, but also took on that debt to do it consciously because that's not a low amount, but the UX field is one that has some amazing growth so I think it'll work out for her long term.
As a single mum who has just at age 39 finally returned to finish my Fashion Design & Fashion Business double degree and then move onto my postgraduate course and finally my masters/PhD… whilst i do want to work for a company and design clothes/textiles etc… I also want to further my fashion design academic journey as absolutely far as is possible so that I can become a uni professor (because it is far more acceptable to start and stay in the academic field as an older woman than it is to start and stay in the fashion design industry as a mature aged worker. I mean I’ll only be 40 when I get into working the industry but I would love to keep studying as I truly enjoy it and then I have a deep love for the idea or imparting knowledge/training up the next generation! It’s a gift to be able to shape the minds of the up and coming deosgn world and professors actually earn a really great salary as we move up the ranks and do more study and participate in research grants/programs etc…
So I’m really excited (it’s taken me years to return to FD studies as I was stuck in a highly controlling and abusive relationship) to stop trying to do things (like web dev/IT) purely for job security and decent wages (surprisingly there actually isn’t high levels of job security and the massively high wages everyone talks about, in the real world IT/tech industry, as I was I suppose fooled into believing was the case prior to enrolling into a web dev Bootcamp and promptly withdrawing when I saw all the discrete mathematical subjects …. Noooo way was that for me… and a brief job search and some other research made it very clear that the IT/tech industry is falsely held up as this diety of all industries that brings you riches and jobs coming from everywhere the second you know a few coding languages/have that full stack dev diploma… so yes, I’m very happy and excited to get back into my one true love of fashion deosgn and take it as FAR as I possibly can! And maybe even launch my own line, probably in children’s wear, down the line.
So watching this far more realistic Make It video was really refreshing!
I love that you picked up a new profession immediately as covid hit. That’s a great hustle and transition. Bravo!!! Keep on doing you
Given that someone has a decent relationship with the parents, living with the parents is a win-win situation for everyone. Good for them both.
This was a good episode. I really liked seeing the lives of "true New Yorkers." I think it's great that the family lives together.
I lived with my mom until 25. No shame. The only reason we don't live together anymore is because she moved in to a bigger how to take care of my grandmother.
Beautiful family. Very relateable content.
I think it's great that they live in a multi-generational home. Her daughter is getting so much great time with Grandma. This lady is so commendable. Taking on that financial literacy and embarking on a new career in the midst of a global pandemic is inspiring. She may be getting the bulk of her help from her Mom but will soon earn enough to take care of her Mom and that is really something. The only thing I would caution is being too wrapped up in her roles as Mom, Daughter, and caregiver to enjoy life. She is still young. This is prob one of my favorite profiles.
Kudos to you! Being a single parent is tough, single parent in nyc is even harder! You’re doing great. It would be great to see a single dad on here also! Hit me up millennial money!
Ya agreed. And living with/watching out for her mom!
people have been living with their parents/families for literally millenia. no reason we need to be ashamed of it in the modern age 💝
AMEN TO THAT! I don’t live with mine but they do have me listed as the inheritor of it upon their passing. It’s a comfort I’ve been able to carry knowing not. Only do I have somewhere to grow old but also it’s the house my parents built! I wish many days I still had a situation where I could live with my parents. Family time is by far THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF LIFE!
I totally agree with her that in the U.S. living with family past a certain age is really stigmatized. I’ll be turning 30 soon and still live with my brother. We save a ton by splitting expenses and we cover each other when one of us needs help that would’ve otherwise cost money( like we’ll watch each other’s dogs, buy each other food when one of us has a little extra money to spare, and split certain chores like we did when lived at home with our parents). I also feel like we can call each other out without being awkward when one of us is being messy or doing something around the house that the other doest like because we’re so comfortable with each other. I’ve lived with roommates before and in my personal experience it’s not nearly as comfortable as living with a relative. I’m Mexican though and in my culture it’s totally normal to live with relatives at all ages.
I agree with this! I have never had roommates but had friends and dated people who did and it just seemed like a bigger hassle. Family could also be a disaster but like you mentioned it is more comfortable and open with family versus a roommate. So in general I would choose family to live with if I had to. But that also is if you are blessed to have a good family relationship, so happy to hear you have such.
She’s resilient if i’ve ever seen it! Bravo emma, wishing the best for her and her family :)
I love the continual diversity Millenial Money showcases!
Well done to this lady 👏🏾 she pivoted into a new career, despite the insecurity at the time, and now works in a growing role that aligns with her interests and has better flexibility to be with her child.
Thank you! The flexibility to be with my daughter has been huge. The industry is taking another shift now, so requires more adaptability but my daughter is older now and still a blessing compared to my previous career.
Talk about a pivot pro! She's doing an admirable job rolling with the punches. Best of luck to you, Emma!
Aww I know it is cramped but you and your daughter will be so blessed and grateful to have made those memories with your mother while she is here. Hopefully you can inherit the apartment as well.
I think it is cozy and cute. I love how they always are baking spice muffins together. And the apartment has that huge window and they can just outside to the vast green space of Central Park. They are rent stabilized so they are saving thousands that ripoff landlords would love to charge
THANK YOU CNBC for providing these authentic life stories instead of just the success stories of millionaires or people making six figures who’ve “made it big”. Keep on keeping it real!
👏 yes to this
Everyone should take care of their parents in there 60s or if they are having health issues. Your mom in 72 ... You are a wonderful daughter and mother.
Three people in a one bedroom is far from ideal, Nyc is nuts.
Depending of the person, you can make it work. This is a nice situation. The grandmother is not living alone and gets to spend time with them and the daughter is saving a ton of money.
Emma seems genuinely kind and motivated
Aw, thank you! I am glad it can radiate through.
Pls don't ever feel shame living with your mom. Im sure she is very happy seeing her grand daughter on daily basis.
We have moved out since but every week my daughter goes over for English lessons now.
So she’s making $60k/yr as a web designer, plus another $15k/year as a shipping coordinator. Her monthly budget is $2,349, which works out to about $28k/year. That means $47k has evaporated. Where did it go? Some is taxes, obviously, but the rest...?
Yea, this happens in so many millennial money videos, I don’t get it! it can’t all be due to tax
Yeah her take home is at least 3.5k
I think she saves the rest?
"That's impossible" -Kevin O'Leary
How many times are you all going to do NYC, or the Bay Area? Do other cities in the country dang.
But yet you still watch the videos...
@Luís Andrade Doesn't have to be this channel
You do have to remember this is a TH-cam channel. Maybe the people running the channel only know people in New York and the bay.
She pays 400 a month for rent and utilities, so her elderly mom must be paying the rest of it.. even though her and her daughter are 2 people.. doesnt seem right.. but wait.. oh.. she pays food for 3 people.. its not like her mom is going to eat much.. she should be paying it.
I have no clue but I get the gut feeling that the only country multigenerational living is not "normal" is the U.S. Maybe I'm wrong but it seems like it's an unspoken model that makes a lot of people unhappy for no reason at all.
Can we do one in Chicago or at least somewhere in the Midwest?
There’s 1 in Chicago, and like 2 on the suburbs
She's a great mom and I like that she is turning her financial situation around! what a beautiful soul....
I learnt alot from this episode and i feel like Emma is really smart and hard working. She knew when to pivot and what to tackle first to get it out of the way, like her credit card debt etc.
Smart, still learning. Hard working for sure. Always learning on how to combine them
This was a beautiful episode! So much respect that you are living with your mom in her old age. Our society looks at our aging parents as a burden now. God Bless
I think Graham would be proud of her...! Her personal finances are not flawless, but she is on the right track and also an amazing mom!
i love the 3 generations living under one roof and making it work!
Omg FIT Alumni! I’m going to FIT right now. Great story!
@Minimal Gypsy I’m finishing up communications design but doing art history and museum professions as my bachelors!
Is not minimalism, is adapting to the situation and managing the money correctly. God bless her family.
@The Minimal Gypsy - Emma 🙏🏻🙏🏻
I like this one as well as the others. I will say this brings up a lot of strong feelings on how generational wealth it’s not just about liquid money but also housing. It makes you think about how many people will never have this because of red lining, gentrification, and predatory developers/realtors.
Underrated comment
See that people. You don't need no fancy degree to make 60-80k a year. Make a smart investment and go to a trade school like she did. Guaranteed salary basically out of school since trades are on the decline and demand for jobs is up. No ones hiring journalists or sociology majors anymore.
Remote working is the future!
75K is not that much in NYC due to the insane rents, but somewhere else that is a pretty penny!
I honestly don't get why living with parents is such a bad thing portrayed in western societies so much that sometimes it is even used as an insult. I live alone in another country away from my parents and I haven't been able to see them for more than a year due to covid. If I could, I would want to live with not just my parents but my grandparents too! The more the merrier!
She has a very loving/warm persona 😊😊
I'm watching while sipping on my 20 cent iced coffee
I just made my own avocado toast...
Finished my 20 cent iced coffee a few hours ago and am now sipping my free ice water with a sqeeze of lemon (from my tree) :)
Me too 😂😂. Can’t wait for his reaction vid!
She seems like a great mom and a really nice person, but wow, her life includes so many extremes. Adopted from Russia, young single mom, living in a rent stabilized apartment on the upper west side, holy moly.
It is the way the cookie crumbles for me. But I wouldn't have it any other way.
I can already hear Graham stephan doing an intro about this
Yay.. finally a single mom! Specially one with a very unique life! : )
dont celebrate single motherhood
Children from single mothers wind up poor and criminals. Nothing to be proud of lol
@@bosspace7687 There´s so much prejudice in your comment! First of all, you should be criticizing men who walk away from their families and not single motherhood! I bet you are a man, that´s why you are focusing on women. Also everybody must be seen and be an example.. it was about time to show how a single mother manages her finances. Educate yourself before posting your sad opinion!
@@clari5683 You are being judgmental, bossy, and critical, without responding to the actual statistics that the commenter has referenced. If one were to respond in kind to you and to your prejudice, they might say that you must be a woman because you are a poor listener and not good at math, and tell you that you should counter the fact that the single greatest predictor of crime and poverty is having been raised by a single mother, by responding with non-anecdotal evidence instead of emotion, by articulating a more convincing argument.
Thank you for featuring someone on unemployment during Covid. Good for her using it to pay off debt.
I lived at home as an adult between 21 and 32 and it has helped me in SO many ways financially. Being able to help my mom is a benefit too. I live in DC which is very expensive and my mom own her condo here. More people should be open to living at home.
Good job with the quick pivot to UX after the pandemic struck. Good job !!
What a cute little family! Y’all are such pleasant people. I love seeing this warm relationship between the 3 of you. I also currently live in a 1-bedroom with my fiance, my mom, and his grandma. And we’re planning on having a baby soon. It’s very tight but it is allowing us to save money for the first time in our entire lives so we’re grateful! God bless
Just WOW! I relate to this one quite a bit. I dropped out of a medical masters degree program with $120K in debt a few months after the pandemic started because online classes were not for me. I'm also from NYC, so I don't pay rent at the moment because I live in my parents summer home (they're living in Miami lol, typical), and started a self taught UX bootcamp as well. I'm still technically unemployed but starting my second UX internship this month! I'm still building my portfolio with real life experience so I'm super curious to know her journey in landing her first UX job!!! My vision is very similar to hers. I'm single with no kids but I have a massive student loan debt with no degree so I can relate to the financial struggle. I'm so happy that she got a job in UX though! It fills me with so much hope. I'm going to land a designer job soon and start making a similar salary and get out of this debt!
I don't feel burdened by my debt, mainly because I don't pay rent, and i believe in myself, but I am 30, so I'm just READY to start planning my financial future!
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If ANYONE reading this message has a UX opportunity for me, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE to help me out!
Thank you for reading my message. 🙏🏼🌹
Which bootcamp did you go to?
Umm your parents living in Miami is not typical.... typical for who?
Wow 120 k in debt but no degree? I think you should've stayed with the program even if it's online as graduating from it would help you land a good job to help pay off the debt
Why you don't find a part time job atleast to pay off the debt instead of partying in Miami?
120k in debt from another career and now you want to do ux? I am here busting my tail in graphic design school to eventually do my masters in human concentration and interaction and we have people just going with the trend by doing self study or 3 month boot camps with no experience. That’s wack.
shes gonna be Ok.. very pleasant to listen to
The math on this isn’t adding up. $2,349 is $40,716 including taxes every year, but she said she makes 75,000 a year.
How quick you make in the u.s 75 k or 90 k is quite weird for us Europeans. To make in Europe around 80 k Euro you have to have a really great job.
I’d like to see how they fit 3 beds in a one bedroom apartment
I'm assuming someone would sleep on the sofa so only 2 single beds or one big shared bed in the bedroom
@Minimal Gypsy Smart
@Minimal Gypsy Thanks for replying!
This was great. Would love if CNBC makes more videos like this outside the US once things eases up a bit.
Not bashing her, but how is it helpful to people trying to learn how to live on a budget to showcase someone paying a price for rent that is impossible for 95% of people? Not a helpful story to share.
This woman is great. Good job staying motivated and ahead/keeping up with the job market. She pivoted really fast and didn't dwell on the negative. Good for her!
Wait, she lives with her mother, in a longterm 1 bedroom rent stabilized apartment. No way to afford this otherwise. She pays only $400/month on something that would usually cost 2000 if she shared with her mom. And she has some longterm security knowing the rent can't be jacked up by the landlord. This is similar to another cnbc money management story about a 29 year old who inherited the lease of a rent stabilized apartment. These stories are so unhelpful. No offense to this woman who just is trying to make a living and bring up her daughter. Glad she has time to raise her daughter, be with her mom in a nice neighborhood and get her finances in order and work in a career she likes. That is fantastic. But nobody can find a $400 rent situation (mom adding 1000) in Manhattan on their own.
Thank you for showing that living with family is okay
Never ever let go of that apartment! $400 for rent in Manhattan!?
3:08 it's actually $1,400. She just pays a $400 portion.
@@LK_EBM whoops! Still a crazy deal for an apartment in Manhattan though.
@Minimal Gypsy Thanks for sharing your story. Love this series, especially when they document a fellow New Yorker. Best of luck to you.
@Minimal Gypsy Not sure if it'll help but get your mom to write down a written will for proof. My grandfather didn't write a will before he passed away so family is fighting over property
Such a beautiful family! Your daughter is a spitting image of you!💕
Huh? They look nothing alike
@@EmpireTextbooks the eyes especially!
I love how she confidently speaks about her finances. Aggressive debt repayment and not 'keeping up with the jones' sounds in the tradition of Dave Ramsey. She's such an amazing woman - raising a child, caring for her mom, working 2 jobs, all the while maintaining a positive outlook. Kinda like me, except less cynicism, more grit, and better looking :-). Keep your skills sharp and maintain a project portfolio so you're always in-demand and remember that wealth is built over time and must develop alongside good money habits!
You did good. I love how you were able to adapt.
@Minimal Gypsy you are very welcome. I love watching these videos especially ones for NYC because one day I actually want to move to NYC once I save enough money.
So Inspiring.....she really rose through the ashes despite the Pandemic craziness 🙌🏾👏🏾
I'm glad that she decided to live with her mom. We should take care of our parents specially if they are alone, its one of the Asian culture that I'm proud of. Family first.
75k?! If you work remotely just move , i make 45k and live in a 3 bedroom house with a big backyard in texas
Why are you doing videos on people in such rare circumstances? This lady barely has to pay rent, lives in her parent's old apartment and her parents paid for her college. Not everyone has this insane amount of privilege!!