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Originally Posted by Unregistered
No. None of the firms would cover rent for fresh graduates. It is quite typical in the west to move to a new city to work and then having to rent. I think Singapore is really an anomaly in which most guys/girls in their 20s still live at home (obviously, due to insane housing prices). But in New York/London, it is extremely common for people in their 20s to rent and firms expect you to cover the cost yourself.
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Yup, I agree. Which is why I was also advising the OP to take note of the costs. These things build up quickly, more so in Manhattan. Living in NY, don't expect a S$5 or US$3.50 lunch. More like US$8. I heard stories of people renting at the relatively cheaper Long Island and commuting daily.