Nick Carraway moved to New York to work in the bonds business. This is the reason why he left the Midwest and moved to the East Coast. In F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel "The Great Gatsby," Nick takes a job in New York City as a bonds salesman, which allows him to experience the glamorous and mysterious lifestyle of the wealthy elite. This career move serves as the catalyst for the events that unfold in the novel and introduces Nick to characters like Jay Gatsby, Daisy Buchanan, and Tom Buchanan. By working in the bonds business, Nick becomes the narrator and observer of the extravagant lives and relationships in the novel, providing a unique perspective on the events that transpire.
