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Thanks for the input guys! Finally got a place in town and did the drive myself there and back for the first time last week..indeed, it was a good decision that I got a place there! Although had I lived in cali, it would've been a different story

I'm in Alberta, the winter here can be brutal. 8 hour shift, not sure how many in a row I work. Yeah, thanks for the idea, I'm going to look into that.

Hello forum! Been lurking on this site for a while now and finally decided to make a post to see what you guys would think of the situation here... I'm about to finish my program in a few weeks and received my only job offer not too long ago. It's a temporary position until next June. Given the current job market these days, I didn't hesitate and accepted the offer right away. Now the job is located about an hour and half away from where I live. Not entirely sure if it's doable to drive that long for 8 months? I'm not inclined to relocate mainly because of the housing situation in the new place as it's pretty hard to find a place for a single person in the new town (most rentals are for the entire houses and they require leasing). However I might change my mind depending on other factors I'm not seeing right now. Everything else about the job is ideal for me; it's in an area I want to work in, the hours I will be getting is great and the facility/staff is really nice etc. Would you drive an hour and half for work? What are some concerns during the winter? Or should I relocate? Thanks!