Originally Posted by jade408

Besides the practical still like my networks and friends are mostly where I live now, rumor has it getting a visa isn't so easy.

But I really like the city I live in and my neighborhood, so no good reason to move.

As for the commute? It takes me roughly 45-50 minutes each way. I work from home about once a week. I am thinking about biking 1-2x a week. Today was my "first" attempt. It means roughly 45 minutes on the train and 45 minutes on the bike each way. (10-15 minutes to train station > 45 minute train ride > 30 minute bike ride to office). My hours are flexible enough so I can time things to more off-peak times. Or at the edges of the peak. And my job/coworkers are a good fit. Maybe in a year or 2 I'll pick a job closer to home, but this is the right opportunity at the right time for now.