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Commuting for 2hrs each way every day. Any thoughts?
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Originally posted by psychocandy View PostFair play. Probably of 90 mins commute on train for two years. 500 days so 750 hours I probably spent 600 hours applying for JSAComment
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Not quite 2 hrs but I drive 1hr 40 most days with occasional 2hr days (each way) - M25/M1 or M40/x country depends on the numpties around Luton most days...
Its tedious, no two ways about it. I used to justify it as @I could be waiting for/sitting ona train to go into London for the same time, but not get the millage etc etc (car is 15p/mile to run)
But the reality is that (IMHO) much more than 1hr 20 is a pain! Fortunately, the client is flexible and I only do it 3 days a week (could be all WFH if I wanted but I find its hand to be in the loop that forms when in the office)
not withstanding the above... I've just done a 57 min trip to the centre of town for an interview (not the only reason, but travel time was a factor) ... so I guess that sums up what I think of a 2 hr commute: If you have no choice or are getting some other win, OK, but I'd think twice.
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I worked in the City for a few years before realising I was spending the majority (2+days) working from home. At that point we decided to move back up north with a young family, prioritising value for money on home/better quality of life etc
This of course means commuting into the city 2 days per week, which involves 0430 wake up, 0530 train and sat at desk for 0730. It's a personal preference to travel this early to avoid rush hour. Working for a manager with whom I've built the trust to leave at 1600 and be home for 1845. This I've been doing for 3+ years and it works well. The most I'd do this for is 3 days a week however, given the sacrifice it result in not seeing family (2 children under 3!)
The constant risk is not being able to find a contract with this sort of flexibility, at which point I'll be forced to take a local contract with less money and more days in the office. In this context, the current contract, despite additional commute time allows for additional family time than a local contract (and of course a significantly better day rate)
In short, only accept the contract if there is flexibility and don't do more than 3+ days would be my two pence - choose life like many have said.
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UOriginally posted by MSC7 View Post
This of course means commuting into the city 2 days per week, which involves 0430 wake up, 0530 train and sat at desk for 0730. It's a personal preference to travel this early to avoid rush hour. Working for a manager with whom I've built the trust to leave at 1600 and be home for 1845. This I've been doing for 3+ years and it works well. The most I'd do this for is 3 days a week however, given the sacrifice it result in not seeing family (2 children under 3!)Last edited by kaiser78; 14 December 2017, 22:26.______________________
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Personally, I could not do this. It all depends on you as a person but I think after a couple of months you would get fed up and tired of the constant travelling and it will begin to feel like that's all you're doing. For me, after I have finished work, I just want to get home and so I would hate to have to travel for 2 hours. Not for me.Comment
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I'm currently suffering a 3 hour round trip. I've lasted 9 months so far, but I won't be renewing unless there is a significant uplift in my day rate. Nearly crashed a couple of times due to taking risks from frustration!Comment
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I have just started a 4 hour round trip commute...thrown in the towel already and staying local for 3 nights.....but missing the kids already!Comment
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