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In a surprise to absolutely nobody - it sucks.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I would think that the money spent on hotel rooms, airfare, and restaurants outstrips the difference in rent.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

It did! Holiday seasons got in a way and pricing went through the roof. Late/cancelled flights also did not help, apparently.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

All that on top of a miserable slog back and forth. It takes a real NYC mindset to think that would work.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

He's a younglin. No family to keep him appreciating time.