Chris Nester

About Chris Nester

Brooklyn, NYC

The Job Hunt

February 20, 2011
by Chris Nester

Unfortunately, living in NYC costs money… I know, right? There’s two routes you can take in regards to jobs when moving to NYC. First, you can secure a job for yourself and then make the move. Second, you can do what I did and save up some money, move out there, and then hope to […]

Filed Under: About New York, As Soon As You Get Here, Before You Get Here, What To Expect, Working in New York Tagged With: career, job, job hunt, jobs, money, work

Ask a New Yorker – Chris

January 8, 2011
by Chris Nester

Part of the Ask A New Yorker series. Biggest Surprise Living in the City The people here really aren’t as mean as they’re often portrayed. Whether it’s on TV or in the movies, New Yorkers are often shown as insensitive. This has not been my experience. I’ve met so many nice people in the four months […]

Filed Under: About New York, Ask A New Yorker, Eating Out, Entertainment, Living in New York, Things to Do Tagged With: Alidoro, Brooklyn, Chris Nester, karaoke, New York City, Park Slope, Party, sandwiches, SOHO, Union Hall, Williamsburg

How to Keep Your Head Up (and Watch Out for Taxis)

November 20, 2010
by Chris Nester

It’s tough adjusting to life in NYC, but I’m here to help. The transition can seem overwhelming at times but if you take a step back and a deep breath, you’ll see that you have nothing to be afraid of and everything to be excited for.

Filed Under: About New York, Living in New York, Relocating Tagged With: Facebook, Glee, making friends, welcoming committee