what i spend in a week as an unemployed 30-year-old in NYC 😬

[@pinkyandpanda]

omg i both laughed and cried at the "cost to sit and stare at my apt wall" comment. too real. also, the lil sonny's mic!!

[@WesleyAnna]

glad u appreciate the details ;)

[@naturallynobay5850]

Omg I felt the need to applaud after this video was over!!! 😭 this was SO well done. Being that I m a native New Yorker I relate so much to the existential dread, the introversion, and everything in between! You’re cool asf Wesley!

[@WesleyAnna]

I take that as a huge compliment coming from a real NY'er!!!

[@enwang4846]

this COLOR GRADING THOOOO and that INTRO I love this experimental phase

[@WesleyAnna]

🤍😗

[@hareemixx]

i love watching realistic videos like this. keep it up! I love Mr. Mango!

[@tofuyam7361]

I yolo with no heatlh insurance while unemployed (though i have no on going health issues). I believe california /sf has health insurnce for low cost or free if you make under their standard of living metrics regardless of your asset values.

[@gileneusz]

pretty good strategy while you are young and healthy

[@WesleyAnna]

I know a lot of people do this successfully, but sadly with my baseline anxiety this would ruin me mentally 🫣 (also I have to pay for monthly psychiatric support + do a combat sport, so I believe it still makes sense in my situation despite the pain of paying it lol)

[@gileneusz]

@@WesleyAnna I would rethink doing combat sports if you have psychiatric conditions, look at Daniel Amen videos on brain injuries from sports

[@LOSTobsession1415]

You must not have any medications! This works all fine and dandy until there is an emergency and then you’re screwed!

[@gileneusz]

@@LOSTobsession1415 yep, it's brutal in the US

[@alisyarazman]

you're doing the work, and that is inspiring in itself ❣

[@DinaLu]

One of my favourite videos from you! The editing is chef's kiss💋

[@WesleyAnna]

Tysm Dina 🥹🥹🥹

[@larissadelgado1969]

Grew up moving around different parts of queens. Our last place was college point queens. My family used to pay 2100 total for a three bedroom two bathroom second floor apartment with a balcony out front, and you could see the water and the Whitestone bridge from it. That was only back in 2020. It was a long commute on the train after first catching a bus, but it was so worth it. Our landlord was nice to never rent increase on us, but he did for the next person after us. we live in CT now. Also it’s crazy that metrocards are now 2.90. I remember when they were 2.25 :/ dang New York.

[@thirtynine392001]

Awesome video! Very insightful - it's always interesting to see how people choose to spend their money. Thanks for sharing!

[@1024specialkay]

appreciate the realness of living in NYC!

[@cloudedtulip]

The background in the first clip is soooo pretty also love the editing

[@marccolomayt82094]

Enjoying your budgeting in NYC vlog!❤

[@margaritagraciariris2191]

I LOOOOVE THIS VID 💌 when you're moving, please make this kind of video again!

[@WesleyAnna]

oo ok maybe shall do more in the future :3

[@islandfox3983]

When I was laid off, i decided to NOT take COBRA beyond the first three free months. My payments were roughly $1500 too. I started to do self-pay at doctor's visits and even for lab tests, and medications whenever needed. The thing is that my entire year's out-of-pocket medical cost still came out to be wayyyyyyy less than $18,000 per year for COBRA. I live in southern California but just came back from a two month stay in NY. I drove a lot while I was there (used an old honda accord that my brother-in-law had lent me). While i had to constantly deal with the stress of finding street parking, i feel like it saved me a ton of time and money in the end.

[@WesleyAnna]

Yeah, I think when I calculated it my portion of the insurance would have been only $100-200 more than paying out of pocket for my meds. But that little of a difference was worth the peace of mind in covering any freak accidents that could happen. I think for people who are less anxious than I am it's definitely an option to consider :)

[@Boboenkh]

Hi Wesley, I am so proud of you. Love your content! 💗🫧✨

[@WesleyAnna]

🥹

[@traveller2478]

Thanks for the work. Thanks for Financial Transparancy. Think Global ... Act local. It is important.

[@HeatherBellez]

As someone who is also a 30 something year old adult who vlogs - I can tell you, I don't think any of us at this age know what we are going or have our sh*T together lol

[@0wlyssa]

new subscriber here and love this so far! (btw, do you have a link for your sofa? i love it, it looks so cozy)

[@WesleyAnna]

it's the lindyn sectional from ashley furniture :)

[@paulspalette]

editing is fire

[@WesleyAnna]

🫶🏼

[@aaniyasanad]

OMG. I love this video. A new subscriber!

[@Glytched356]

I was looking for a new vlogger who is relatable and I subscribed! Dont feel bad, i have to sell my condo and go down to rent for now because I cant survive with a decent job in Toronto! Ive been feeling awful and Also, im a whole decade older than you! So thanj you for this! Subscribing!

[@WesleyAnna]

At least we’re all in the same boat 🥲🤝🏼 I hope things look up for you soon!

[@tiffanymayumi9725]

omg why is the health Insurance over a grand? :O that's more than I am paying for my studio in LA. why is it so expensive? I know it's two people but even still that's so much :(

[@WesleyAnna]

Yeah it was wild since it's COBRA (extension of corporate insurance). We would've applied for state-sponsored but thought the gap would be shorter than it was and didn't want to risk finding new docs/pharmacies for our meds etc. But we're on state in CA now so it's much better!!

[@bebop2883]

Hi Anna, could you share what your hair color is/where you got it colored? :)

[@WesleyAnna]

It’s been dyed over so many times 😂 the journey: 1. Bleach blonde 2. Dark brown 3. Burgundy red 4. Natural brown (close to my current hair) It’s lightened a bit since dying two months ago, so now it’s reddish brown? I get it done at Hair Philosophy, downtown NY. Ask for Sky, he’s great!

[@bebop2883]

@@WesleyAnna Awesome thanks so much!

[@notme6753]

Not a new yorker, not even an american but is it still really hard to find job in NYC right now even after covid?

[@WesleyAnna]

it's hard to find a job everywhere in the US 🥲

[@FTWAznPride]

What is the e yellow pair of sneakers you had on?

[@WesleyAnna]

tigers!

[@Cheri94]

I usually never subscribe to any channel unless that person also has a full time job, however, you have a great presence, continue to be you, also you’re very lucky to have a partner! Subscribed❤️ believe in Jesus, not Elon musk😉

[@JWarfield]

Can you share your curry recipe? It looked sooo good. Well the food did 😂❤

[@WesleyAnna]

I don’t remember the exact one (if I used one) but it’s just super simple curry paste + coconut milk + shrimp + veggies!

[@JWarfield]

@@WesleyAnna Thanks I will look one up.

[@WesleyAnna]

For those of you scrolling to the comments while still watching the video (AKA everyone): guess the total for the end of the week below 👇🏼

[@sixpackshortcutmike]

3

[@Celinelikedion]

$100 🥹

[@WesleyAnna]

@@Celinelikedion I WISH AHAHA

[@amanahmed6057]

if you are not spending money , means you are saving , thats it ,

[@elizabeththompson1525]

What amenities do you get for that rent?!!!

[@WesleyAnna]

Gym, rooftop, elevator, doorman, washer/dryer in unit, AC

[@elizabeththompson1525]

@@WesleyAnna business center/ coffee?

[@svetlanarey5465]

Hi, I love your hair color! Can you please share what color you used to paint your hair? Thanks so much!

[@WesleyAnna]

@@svetlanarey5465 it’s been dyed over a bunch of times haha right now it’s just a neutral dark brown dyed over a medium reddish copper, and the dark dye is fading to whatever it currently is 😅

[@svetlanakholmetskaya6282]

Honestly, making your life suddenly unnecessarily complicated because you were being caresess and did something stupid speaks to me on a spiritual level. But I'm glad you were able to fix your camera quickly.

[@WesleyAnna]

WHY ARE WE LIKE THIS 😭😭😭😭🤝🏼

[@iamdorito]

Cost of sparring = *another existential crisis*

[@Haja3am]

how are your eyes!?

[@haroldallaberg6359]

do you have a lot of savings or something? how do you afford to live there lol

[@WesleyAnna]

I do have savings but I’m moving to avoid spending any more of it 🪦

[@bobb7918]

The algorithm got me. Interesting post. You spend a lot for someone who does not have a regular job. I’d suggest getting a job and pursue your passions until it makes enough money for you to quit. At some point the financial strain is going to depress you and you will end up in a bad place.

[@WesleyAnna]

FWIW this is fairly low day-to-day spending for someone in NYC heh (bulk of my costs are rent/insurance). But you're right, it is a financial strain and we just moved home because of it. :)

[@_d0ser]

In crypto? I dunno man...

[@bakerstreet101]

So basically this person either believes in carpe diem, or has some kind of family cushion to fall back on, because this lifestyle is in no way a frugal one.

[@WesleyAnna]

@@bakerstreet101 Nothing wrong with not being frugal and nothing wrong with having family support. Suffering is not a virtue.

[@metalmorphstan]

have you considered moving OUT of New York City to a cheaper area? Negative cash flow will really hurt your retirement chances, if you even get to retire.

[@WesleyAnna]

Check out my previous video ;)

[@runtothetopelise]

you are beautiful.

[@dlpkn]

You are into crypto Wesley, I knew you were cool!

[@amanahmed6057]

can you refer me as remote worker in your company

[@WesleyAnna]

i wish i could 😂

[@amanahmed6057]

@@WesleyAnna 😭😭😭😭🥺🥺🥺

[@amanahmed6057]

@@WesleyAnna i am a junior data engineer 🧘‍♂️

[@gileneusz]

So, if you want to survive in New York City, you basically need to reduce your apartment rent to $500/month, say goodbye to your health insurance, and you'll be fine. It's pretty doable, especially if you can add $500 in rent from your partner. Let's make the next video about looking for a $1,000/month apartment in New York. You are not reading instagram messages ;)

[@christianmeza4941]

1k a month in new york? is that possible? 🥺

[@gileneusz]

@@christianmeza4941 if you would take it as a challenge

[@WesleyAnna]

I am too tired to survive anymore 💀