This was a one-bedroom apartment in the West Village, with a monthly rent of 4,500 USD.
The New York rental market is a nightmare for young people.
A one-bedroom in Manhattan easily started at 6,000 USD. Brooklyn was a bit cheaper, but the commute was too long. Queens had plenty of options, but Jin Heon felt that after all the trouble of moving out, she should at least live a little closer to her boss.
Although 4,500 USD still stung a bit, the large, south-facing windows, excellent natural light, fully-equipped kitchen, and the Celestial Dynasty Supermarket right downstairs left her quite satisfied.
Although she had grown up eating Korean food, she had come to like Chinese food after spending so much time with her boss.
After finishing the move, Jin Heon pushed the last cardboard box into a corner, then turned and dove headfirst onto her freshly made bed, letting out a satisfied groan.
She rolled over on the bed.
And then rolled over again.
