What does it take to be successful in NYC?

To be successful in New York City is really difficult nowadays due to the collapse of the economy. We all know how expensive the city is, and how difficult it is to land a job. We have millions of people from everywhere in the world and more still coming in. So, we do not only have to compete with Americans for jobs, but with people from around the world as well. However, to land a job is not the only way to be successful. Many of us want to be wealthy, many of us want to be successful at helping others, and others would consider being successful if they are happy whether they are wealthy or not. It all depends on the kind of success we desire.
The diversity of the city’s habitants makes it harder for people to get the desired high-paying job. For this reason many Americans are going back to finish school and finally get their degree. A college education has become so vital that even a bachelor’s degree is not enough when companies require at least a master’s. However, those who do not want to be cashiers, or cleaning bathrooms all the time make the sacrifice of working and going to school at the same time to broaden their horizons.
It is definitely true that it is not as easy as it seems. I can speak from experience that there have been times when I wanted to throw in the towel and quit school. I was always tired, not eating right thus falling asleep all the time and not doing weel in school. I can’t stop working because I live by myself and there are bills to pay so quitting school seemed like the best option I had. But I want a prosperous future and I want to, in a way, pay my parents back for all the sacrifices they have done for me. I want to give them everything they want and much more. As for me, I see myself in an office overlooking the whole city as a CEO of a prestigious bank. For these reasons I hung in there and still attending my classes. I am going to finish school and get my master’s degree.
Social skills are also vital these days. By getting to know the right people we can get in contact with someone who might be hiring and consider me the right candidate for the position.
However, to be financially stable is not what success is all about. How can someone be successful if they are not happy with what they are doing in life? Having a good, close relationship with family is key to being happy. Family is a big part of our everyday lives. Many would say “but we can have a dog”, well yes, a dog is a good and loyal friend but family helps you get through obstacles. A dog might look like it’s listening to you complaining about a bad at work, but it’s just looking at you because he’s hungry.
Sacrifice, perseverance, good family values, fortitude, and well-organized timing are some of the things that will make anybody reach the finish line, regardless of the many threats that may impede them to do so. Oh, I almost forgot! All of these attributes mentioned wouldn’t do any good to somebody that does not have the will to succeed. Those people who fall and don’t get up will not get anywhere in life.