Question for New York, Connecticut, New York people

[derf]

Originally Posted by Smittie61984

NYC can just suck that one. The only time NYC will know about my guns is if I need to use them. At that point I won't really give a crap if I have to spend some time in jail to save my or my gf's life.

Understandable

Originally Posted by Smittie61984

Firefighting is on the table for me when it comes to a job. It was the route I was going to go before I started school.

Takes 2-5 years to be a NYC firefighter from the time you first sign up for the test until you actually get hired, and its really only worth it if you want to make a career and retire from it

Originally Posted by Smittie61984

I looked into the taxes. New York I believe was 6.85% for her taxable income. Federal should be 25% but I think more realistically 17% since I think Federal works off of a piecewise formula. I didn't look into the city tax.

Between 3 and 4%, but everything else is taxed too, food, clothes, gas, everything carries an extra 2-8% tax on top of other taxes

Originally Posted by Smittie61984

We'd really like to just rent a room and if we go to NY we'll look into that more

You will never find a room for rent, maybe a 1 room studio apt, or a room mate, but not a room, it just doesnt exist.


I know I sound negative, but thats the reality. Once you get past all the negatives, NYC is probably one of the coolest places in the world to live

[Smittie61984]

Originally Posted by derf

Takes 2-5 years to be a NYC firefighter from the time you first sign up for the test until you actually get hired, and its really only worth it if you want to make a career and retire from it

I know I sound negative, but thats the reality. Once you get past all the negatives, NYC is probably one of the coolest places in the world to live

I wouldn't aim for NYFD. I'd want to be in the outer suburbs (less chance of getting shot at). I know in Georgia the process is usually 6months to a year at the most and I'd start the process as soon as we know where we are going (which will be before Thanksgiving). I'm also getting my CDL A +Haz which helps a good bit for getting hired on. Along with getting scuba certified with stress and rescue. I know a good bit of FFs and they've said that stuff like that is very good to have on your resume. I'd also add that if I don't get into Rad Tech i'm going to take EMT courses for that year so I should have a good bit of stuff on my plate by then.

I know the negativity of NY. It's why leaving Georgia isn't my favorite idea. I'm just trying to get somewhat of an idea of what it would be like there.

[pauldun170]

Originally Posted by Smittie61984

I wouldn't aim for NYFD. I'd want to be in the outer suburbs (less chance of getting shot at).

Um...no. Getting shot at has never been an issue with the NYC FF's I know. Sounds like you are hearing stories from people who haven't lived here but have lots of "opinions".

Out by me, its mostly volunteer.

Originally Posted by Smittie61984

I know the negativity of NY. It's why leaving Georgia isn't my favorite idea. I'm just trying to get somewhat of an idea of what it would be like there.

Negativity?
What makes you say that?