Someone slap me out of my fear...

of driving in the city.

I have a job interview in the city for a music summer camp job, and it's right after I teach during the day. Yeah I could use mass transit but driving is much more direct.

Can someone talk me out of this crazy fear?

I'm the type that drives into Queens and parks there and then takes the subway in....

Anyone else this terrified?

The traffic should be light going into the city at night. You'll be ok. Just remember that it's for a new job!! good luck on the interview

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Posted by trish71407

oh c'mon!!!! You can do it! It's not that bad!! Where exactly do you have to go?

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Upper East Side...E 91st. I have no idea where to park!

Also remember- I live and work in NJ so I'm coming from there. So I still gotta head across town once I make it in.

Might not be worth the extra stress since it's kind of foreign to me...don'tcha think?

here are the directions
Take the NJ Turnpike over the George Washington Bridge to enter upper Manhattan at west 179th Street. Take the first exit — 9A/Henry Hudson Parkway — to the right. Take Henry Hudson Parkway to West 96th Street exit and cross the park on 96th Street. For the First Program, turn right onto Park Avenue and then right onto 91st Street.

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Posted by GettinHutched

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Posted by trish71407

oh c'mon!!!! You can do it! It's not that bad!! Where exactly do you have to go?

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Upper East Side...E 87th. I have no idea where to park!

Also remember- I live and work in NJ so I'm coming from there. So I still gotta head across town once I make it in.

Might not be worth the extra stress since it's kind of foreign to me...don'tcha think?

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Thats true, didnt think of that! You will be fine! Give yourself plenty of time and watch where you park! Good luck!

I totally get you, driving in the city can be a lil mind blowing. Will they have a lot where you can park?? if not you might want to stick to your norm and park in Queens. The parking rates in the city are INSANE
If they do have parking then I agree, traffic in the evening is a heck of a lot better than in the AM. You can do it

you'll be fine! here's a slap for you


'what did the five fingers, say to the face?'


'SLAP!'

I used to have a crazy fear-but had to once and it was scary but you can do it!

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Posted by Roed522
parking rates in the city are INSANE

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TOTALLY! in the area where you'll be if it's at a parking meter, it's 25 cents for 10 minutes!! bring quarters!! give yourself LOTS of time, parking on the UES can be horrendous at any time! you might even have to park in one of the expensive a parking lots!

if you can just park in queens, def do it! manhattan isn't worth the anxiety right before a job interview!!

My sister lives on 91st between 1st and 2nd. There's a parking garage on that block. Go up 1st, turn left on 91st, and the garage is on your left. Just go to the end of the LIE and through the tunnel. I hate driving in NYC and even I can handle it!

Sorry, just realized you're coming from Jersey, and there's going to be a park in your way if you take my directions. Anyway, just go across Manhattan south of Central Park then go up. Otherwise you get Squares and Parks and stuff in the way. Think of it as only having to make 2 turns.

It's not too bad. Upper east side is a lot better than midtown.
YOU CAN DO IT !

Just be aggressive Tara! Don;t let the cabs or buses push you off the road! Good luck! Let me know how the interview goes

Go girl You can do it!!!

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Posted by GettinHutched

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Posted by trish71407

oh c'mon!!!! You can do it! It's not that bad!! Where exactly do you have to go?

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Upper East Side...E 91st. I have no idea where to park!

Also remember- I live and work in NJ so I'm coming from there. So I still gotta head across town once I make it in.

Might not be worth the extra stress since it's kind of foreign to me...don'tcha think?

here are the directions
Take the NJ Turnpike over the George Washington Bridge to enter upper Manhattan at west 179th Street. Take the first exit — 9A/Henry Hudson Parkway — to the right. Take Henry Hudson Parkway to West 96th Street exit and cross the park on 96th Street. For the First Program, turn right onto Park Avenue and then right onto 91st Street.

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Oh at least you wont be going through midtown.. up there is like queens or driving in Hoboken.. midtown I can see you being stressed but from there you will be fine.