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

[SpontaneousOrder]

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?!

My previous role involved commuting over 3 hours out, and 3.5 hours back. I was getting ill for until i started staying in a hotel on wednesdays. After that it was fine. No life during the week though, but i just made the most of the weekends which i'd normally be fairly wasteful with.

[psychocandy]

You decided you couldn't work away.

You have a choice either take any role which means you may have to work away or shut up about it.

Alright mun. Calm down....

[psychocandy]

So those of you doing long commutes and/or staying away - have you got young kids?

I guess needs must and thats the way it goes but how do you cope with being away so much? My little girl is 6 months old now and I really would rather be around a bit more and not away every week. Then again, I suppose good contract pays for good holidays etc.

[eek]

So those of you doing long commutes and/or staying away - have you got young kids?

I guess needs must and thats the way it goes but how do you cope with being away so much? My little girl is 6 months old now and I really would rather be around a bit more and not away every week. Then again, I suppose good contract pays for good holidays etc.

No good contracts pay for long holidays and a partner who doesn't necessarily need to work....


Personally your options are like it or upsticks and move nearer to where the work is.

[Old Greg]

So those of you doing long commutes and/or staying away - have you got young kids?

I guess needs must and thats the way it goes but how do you cope with being away so much? My little girl is 6 months old now and I really would rather be around a bit more and not away every week. Then again, I suppose good contract pays for good holidays etc.

I have a five year old and a two year old. I do long commutes but only three times per week. I drop off and pick up at school more than most dads and spend a lot of days with my little 'un. Like tomorrow.

[psychocandy]

I have a five year old and a two year old. I do long commutes but only three times per week. I drop off and pick up at school more than most dads and spend a lot of days with my little 'un. Like tomorrow.

Sounds ok for you. Not so bad then.

[Old Greg]

Sounds ok for you. Not so bad then.

Take some odd days' leave when you can. Get your baby up for the morning and head out to the coffee shop. It makes a huge difference.

[kal]

No good contracts pay for long holidays and a partner who doesn't necessarily need to work....


Personally your options are like it or upsticks and move nearer to where the work is.

+1

I contract so that the missus doesn't have to work and we can still provide for the kids and be pretty comfortable (we are having 3 holidays this yr, no way I could pay for that if I was a permie!) , don't moan about it though as that's life (and it is my choice) long days at the moment but am finishing up in march when I will hopefully get something closer.

[psychocandy]

Take some odd days' leave when you can. Get your baby up for the morning and head out to the coffee shop. It makes a huge difference.

Always thought that working 4 days a week would be ideal to be honest. Not one for chasing the max income - would be happy to have 4 billable days and then an extra day off a week.
I suppose, like you said, in a way, by taking the odd day off you can do this sometimes. Client would probably get a bit annoyed if they thought you were doing this too often though.

Currently chasing a contract thats a fair trek away (in London). The rate is huge - probably 50% more than I've ever had before so I could afford to take a lot of days off. Would rather time with the family than piling up money in the bank account.

[kal]

Always thought that working 4 days a week would be ideal to be honest. Not one for chasing the max income - would be happy to have 4 billable days and then an extra day off a week.
I suppose, like you said, in a way, by taking the odd day off you can do this sometimes. Client would probably get a bit annoyed if they thought you were doing this too often though.

Currently chasing a contract thats a fair trek away (in London). The rate is huge - probably 50% more than I've ever had before so I could afford to take a lot of days off. Would rather time with the family than piling up money in the bank account.

Sorry,this has probably been asked countless times before but why not just go permie?