I have been doing 2 hrs journey each way since last 2 years. I guess you get used.
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Longest train commute/ train in south east.
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Originally posted by MrMarkyMark View PostThis +1.
The 2 minute commute from the bathroom to the desk can be too much some days
In addition in another post PC mentions Accenture, I cannot see this working out well
This is indeed a worrying new trend.Comment
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Originally posted by LondonManc View PostI left the house at 4:30 this morning to get the 5:05 train from Manchester to London Euston. I'll stay over 3 nights and head home on Thursday evening, working from home on Friday."Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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Originally posted by psychocandy View PostNow I hate driving (and getting stuck in traffic) and quite like it on a train. (IF you can get a seat and preferably no-one sitting next to you).
Been doing a 45-50 train each way for last two years. Train generally about 40% full. I sleep, read books, watch video, listen to music.
Considering a role in London. 1hr 45 by train. Pricing is nuts - £216 for a one off return or £234 for a weekly season. I think every day would be bit mad but it might be worth doing the trek home once/twice a week.
Anyone do similar? Am I living in a fantasy world though expecting trains into/out of london at peak times to be not rammed full?
Bugger driving though - even google maps is telling me up to 4 hours for the drive in the morning...
Tell you client what you told us. They'll be the ones that tell you you're mad and offer some home working."Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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Originally posted by psychocandy View Post530am train is cheaper for me. Its any trains after that. Like I said though one day = £216, week = £234.
I would agree though every day is nuts. How long from manchester- london?
Its under 2 hours for me - roll on electrification though - its going to cut a lot off this I hear.
Client is earls court area so not too bad.
British airways is offering return flights to London from Munich plus 2 nights hotel accommodation for..... wait for it..... €229
"Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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Originally posted by scooterscot View PostI woke up at 7.30am this morning.The commute downstairs to the office was strenuous, one of the kinder left their toy car on the stairs. Nearly took me out I tell you.The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world that he didn't existComment
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Originally posted by sasguru View PostFFS waking up at 4.30? 4 hour commutes per day?
That's not living, that's existing.
Any commute more than an hour each way is not worth the candle IMO and would make me re-train/re-educate/move house/find another role.
See the kids before the youngest goes to bed. Not a problem. Bit tired come the weekend but bit of a lie in on saturday job done.
On train admitedly, 90 mins each way driving no thanks.Rhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by MrMarkyMark View PostThis +1.
The 2 minute commute from the bathroom to the desk can be too much some days
In addition in another post PC mentions Accenture, I cannot see this working out wellRhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by psychocandy View PostAccenture is different role.... :-)Comment
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Originally posted by Benny View PostI know you should never say never... but in the case of working with Accenture again it would be accurateRhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!Comment
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