Getting the job is exciting, but have you thought about what it will take to keep showing up every day?
Sometimes, the biggest challenge isn't getting the offer. It's whether the job actually works for your life.
A candidate once applied for a role on the Island while living on the Mainland.
Before his interview, I advised him to pause and think about the logistics, especially transportation costs and the daily stress.
He insisted.
He got the job. 🎉
Two weeks later, the complaints started:
“Transport fare is too high.”
“The stress is overwhelming.”
By the end of the first month, he resigned.
And honestly, this happens more often than we admit.
Sometimes, it's not just about getting the job.
It's about sustaining the job.
Before accepting a role that requires a long commute, ask yourself:
✔️ Do I have a place to stay nearby?
✔️ Can I realistically afford the daily transport cost?
✔️ How much time will I spend commuting every day?
✔️ Will the stress be worth the salary?
✔️ What will actually be left after transportation and other work-related expenses?
A salary may look good on paper.
But if a large part of it goes into transportation, and you're spending hours commuting every day, you need to consider the bigger picture.
This doesn't mean you should reject every job that is far from home.
It simply means think beyond the offer letter.
Look at the salary.
Look at the location.
Look at the cost.
Look at the stress.
Then make a decision you can realistically live with.
Think well before you leap.
