Moving to New York City totally changed my life. The city's fast paced lifestyle with its hustling and bustling personality shocked me down to my core. People everywhere is always in a rush; yet it seemed as if everyone was moving in sync like a ballerina dance. I thought that this fast paced lifestyle only existed on the streets but once I started working, I realized I was wrong. Everyone was working like every duties needed to be completed yesterday. There is always a deadline that must be met or else suffer the consequences of failure. Work is very demanding and time is of the essence.
Unlike back in my home country, the case is totally opposite. Life in the Philippines is slow-paced and more relaxed. People are not as pressured as they are here. Though there are deadlines to be met, it could be completed the following day without any repercussions from your superiors. It is rare to be in office past your regular working hours.
In spite of the hectic lifestyle, I've learned to love living in New York City. It made my living experience a memorable and exciting one
I found this post to be very interesting and can definitely relate. I grew up on Long Island and was constantly coming in and out of Manhattan. I enjoyed it but decided to start of college at a school in Delaware. The more rural, laid back and small town feel was definitely not something I was used to. There wasn’t that “pressure” that one constantly experiences in New York.
ReplyDeleteMuch like you, I have grown to love it here in NYC, but it is definitely a lifestyle that takes getting used to. It’s not always easy to take that extra breath or moment to reflect on what really matters in life. Work is definitely quite demanding as you mentioned. I have not been to the Philippines myself but it definitely sounds like a great place. It goes to show that although not everywhere has the same methodology for getting work done or finishing tasks, different cultures adopt what works best for them in the long run. I am glad that you like it here :)
After reading this post it got me thinking about my experience in new york. Although i was born here, i always thought that people here are too fast paced. But then again, that's probably why all tourists enjoy their trip here. One can say that the saying "work hard, play harder" fits well into our new york lifestyle. After my recent trip to california, i noticed everything is pretty slow paced and relaxed there as well. The streets are no where near busy. In fact, you rarely see people walking because everyone on that side of the world drives. I believe that it takes a lot to get used to being a new yorker but in the end, it is definitely quite an experience that i would not trade for anything.
ReplyDeleteI grew up in NY (lived here for about 18 years), but I spent my first two years of college in Florida at UCF. One of the biggest differences between the two places is exactly what your talking about (and that's within the same culture!). Sometimes you could be waiting for 15 minutes in a fast food "drive-thru" and don't even get me started about how slow people would drive!!! Anyway, the point I'm trying to make is that although NYC can be hectic at times, it has an aura that no other city I've ever been to carries...it's truly one of a kind
ReplyDeleteI also grew up in NY but my background is Dominican, and i visit the Dominican Republic almost every year. I was thinking about the differences between the culture seen in NY and the culture of Dominican Repoublic and couldnt really think of anthing. I hadnt really thought of pace of living, but after reading your post i realized that the same is true in the Domincan Republic. As in the United States it seems to be more dependant on the area though. In most rural areas you'll see people moving slower and enjoying life, and when you get to the cities your find a faster pace and more aggressive attitudes.
ReplyDeleteIn my culture it is even faster then NY. imagin that not only you have to accomplish taskes that are due yesterday but also to compeat for your job with other co-workers. so that every move you make is a test. I think that the reason for such a fast past in NY is because people are trying to get ahead and be successfull, which is not a wrong thing as long as you are appriciated for the job you'v done. It is had when you have many tesks to compleat, however it is harder when you are being axamined for them.
ReplyDeleteWhen I came to the United States I found that residents live in rush all the time. I was surprised how fast New York City residents walk. I thought I was a fast walker in my country but New York City’s residents win. In my country of origin people walk very slow and take time to have tasks done. I love NY and I learn to walk faster and have things done on time.
ReplyDeleteI'd have to disagree with this. I've lived in New York for 16 years, and for me, it feels as though life is extremely slow paced here, but I don't have really anything to compare it to. One of my pet peeves is how slow people walk in New York, though everyone say New Yorkers walk fast!
ReplyDeleteI love your desiderata, I believe many people can look for some key how to mange our lives. It is very meaningful. Thanks
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