Don’t try to do this alone.
Friends — how many of us have them? You know who your friends are when it’s time to move, and in New York City, because of several of the aforementioned factors, it’s of paramount importance to try and have someone lending a hand once you get to the city and are attempting to get your things moved in and yourself settled. Having someone to help lift a couch or explain the trains is a great help when getting adjusted. And transitioning from a “car town” like Atlanta to a more pedestrian-driven spot like NYC is usually hard when there’s no one there to help ease that adjustment.
