Does anyone commute two hours into London every week for work? How often? Considering it as most consultancies in the areas I’m interested in are London-based but trying to assess if it’s sustainable as I look to exit my current firm into another one based in the region. I am slightly junior so cognisant it might not look good reputation wise but all my family live 2hrs away from London including my mother.

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Depends if it’s 2 hours just to a London train station or 2 hours door to door. 2 hours door to door is what a lot of people in the Home Counties commute 2-3 times a week (myself included). 20 min walk, 1 hour train, 30 mins tube/walk combo.
Big consideration which London train station is accessible to you and where the office is.

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I did this for a bit, wasn’t sustainable for me, I was constantly shattered, my immune system was on its knees, and that was the 20min to train station, hour train, 30 min tube, I live in London now and wonder how I ever did it! Only problem is I’m concerned about raising my kids in London! So may move back to Leamington Spa (beautiful place) and find a fully remote role because no way!!!! Never again! 100% just rent.

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London has this modern invention called houses. Rent one. This is a ridiculous idea when you have the opportunity to be in the best city in the world

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Wow never heard of those before. First time I’ve come across one. Will definitely look into it!!!!!

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lol get the offer first mate

No need to be so rude about it mate, nobody forced you to comment mate

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My commute is 2.5-3h door to door. It's pretty brutal on weeks I have to be in the office 4 days, but fine 2 days and manageable 3. Having said that, I'm looking at moving house to try to reduce my commute...

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