<prompt> Human: So the title sums it up.. It looks like I could receive an offer for a big company but they may want me at their HQ in Conn. vs right around the corner from my apartment in Manhattan. 1 Hour commute each way opposed to a 10-15 minute walk. Is this a factor that I could negotiate more out of?? They also provide a free shuttle service to their Conn office from the city so its not like Im dishing out extra expenses - just about an extra 2 hours of my life a day.Thanks in advance for any advise!Assistant: Is moving not an option? Youll be commuting an extra 360 hours a year. In the event of bad weather, traffic delays, etc Im guessing it will be a bit more. Assuming a 2000 hour work year, Id say that 18 more money for 18 more time is fair. That said, I have done the 1 hour commute mind you I was driving and it sucked. You leave early, get home late, and usually there are other costs that you dont see. When I was commuting my energy to cook at home was gone so I ate out a lot which wasnt good for the waistline or the wallet. Also, I went to the gym much less frequently and never wanted to go out with friends because I was always tired. It made dating impossible and I couldnt do things I wanted to do in the summer like golf leagues, or volleyball because I never had any time. Human: Thanks for the perspective. Im going to do what i can to assure i end up staying in the city but they offer may be too good to pass up... Moving inst really an option, i signed a year lease 5 months ago and loooveee my place. I came to the city to LIVE in it, not just be another tri state commuter  <response>: Try the commute and see how you fair, but I would try to sublet and move up to Connecticut. Youre still close enough to hang in the city regularly, but youll save a ridiculous amount of money from travel and, especially, city taxes, which are the most obnoxious aspect of living in New York. I dont imagine youre buying, so you can always go back to the city if you want. 