Hmm. 80 min train journey each way......

[Boney M]

So theoretically you can reserve the same seat every day? Not so bad then. Would be nice if you could choose not to have someone sitting by you too!

I do when getting a monthly, you can set it to repeat too if you want. Reserve there and back

[IR35FanClub]

I train it a few days, drive a few days and stay over 1 night every couple of weeks when i go out for afew beers withthe rest of the folks. Train is ok. Get a good pair of sennheiser ear buds for £40 and you'll be able to sleep all the way. Just remember to set an alarm. I twice missed my stop after having a couple of beers... hence why I now stay over

[Ticktock]

God, how desperate for money are you guys?

I prefer to live in the middle of nowhere, so 1 hour is likely to be the norm for me, whether permanent or contract.

[Jubber]

Last gig was similar :
6.40 leave house
20 mins to station
7.30 train arr 08:10
20 mins to client site, arrive circa 8.30
Left client at 4.30 for reverse journey, in about 6.30ish depending on train delays etc.
1st week a bit of a killer
1st month used to it

What were you doing at the station for half an hour? Breakfast? Yoga? Cruising the toilets?

My commute is similar

06.40 leave house - drive to station
07.10 train (1st class ... natch)
07.50 tube
08.10 office

[Boney M]

God, how desperate for money are you guys?

The longest commute I could stand is 1hr maximum, door-to-door. Even then I'd much rather it be significantly less than that. My current commute is about 35 minutes, which is just enough time to wake-up/wind-down. I suppose it's one of the benefits of being permie. As someone once said to me: A long commute takes years off a man's life.

Not always about money but a factor. Depends on the amount of work locally for one and also the type of roles you want and clientco's too

[BigRed]

Reasonable number of local jobs in NE at the moment, all NHS paying up to £200, or there's one in Kent offering £500-550

[SpontaneousOrder]

80 minutes is nothing. Especially on a train where you can just read/sleep/whatever you like.

[JPennW]

Just about to start one with 2hr drive or 3hr train. Going to start and look at wfh once in. It's a good opportunity otherwise I wouldn't do it. I'm also going to look at b&bs nearby and see how the prices compare. 4hrs a day driving won't equal a happy family! 12months max methinks if that is the case. Anyone (sensible) do a 2hr+ commute?!

[No2politics]

God, how desperate for money are you guys?

The longest commute I could stand is 1hr maximum, door-to-door. Even then I'd much rather it be significantly less than that. My current commute is about 35 minutes, which is just enough time to wake-up/wind-down. I suppose it's one of the benefits of being permie. As someone once said to me: A long commute takes years off a man's life.

Anyone can get a permie job close to home. Piece of p7ss. Some choose to take a chance, roll the dice and aspire to better things.

Have you ever been a contractor yourself? If not what what right to you have to comment on contractors "desperation for money"?

[cojak]

Just about to start one with 2hr drive or 3hr train. Going to start and look at wfh once in. It's a good opportunity otherwise I wouldn't do it. I'm also going to look at b&bs nearby and see how the prices compare. 4hrs a day driving won't equal a happy family! 12months max methinks if that is the case. Anyone (sensible) do a 2hr+ commute?!

Any more than 1hr 45mins each way and it's B&B territory.