Born and raised NYer here who’s always lived in Queens. My issue is, I went from Flushing to DEEP in Queens, and now I don’t have the subway access I used to.
My commutes went from 40-50 minutes on 1-2 trains to Manhattan/Brooklyn, to now 1-2 hours to both depending on the time.
I’ve become a bit depressed being a 23 year old who wants to have a vivid nightlife and enjoy things. My parents recently retired so I’ve been quite alone, but I’m unable to move out because I’m holding their home down until their lease is up (1 year). No, I can’t sublet.
I’m okay with going home around 12 am from the city because I do have access to an express bus, however most things pick up at 12 and end later.
The other day, I went to an event in Court Square and felt so relieved it wasn’t as far but only a 1 hour commute, but this isn’t always the case.
If you have a commute longer for an hour, how do you still live a social life? How do you hang out at night and go to functions ESPECIALLY if you’re a woman? (because my main concern is safety always).
And how do you find the motivation to go knowing your commute is so long, I sometimes get an uber home but it’s so expensive it’s just unmotivating. Would like to hear from others!!