13 Problems That New Yorkers Never Have To Contend With

Katherine Ripley • November 18, 2015

There are a fair amount of struggles that New Yorkers have to deal with on a daily basis. But no matter how rough life gets, we can be sure that we will never face these problems:

1. Finding good pizza

Not every pizza in this city can be the best pizza, but you don’t have to walk more than 5 blocks to find a good slice.

2. Finding a good bagel

See above.

3. Running out of milk/toilet paper

There’s a 24 hour convenience store right down the street.

4. A wardrobe malfunction at work

There’s an H&M around the corner.

5. Finding a good Internet connection

Unless you’re on the subway.

6. Being bored

If you’re bored in New York it’s your own fault.

7. Finding new places to explore

If you think you’ve run out, try one of these.

8. Finding good live music

No matter what you’re into, you can find it. Venues range from Webster Hall to your friend’s cousin’s basement in Bushwick.

9. Running out of new people to meet

Whether you’re getting back on the dating market, or you need new friends because you’re sick of your old ones, you’ll never run out of people in this city.

10. Car trouble

If you’re having car trouble, your problem is not really that you have car trouble. Your problem is that you have a car. Just get rid of it.

11. Getting home safely when you’re drunk

See above.

12. Lack of exercise

See number 10. Without a car, daily walking or biking will become a part of your routine.

13. Finding a good photo opp

Smile! The city is beautiful!

Cover photo credit: robertotmn/Flickr