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Old 16th Mar 2024, 16:15
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Uplinker
 
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No.

It is doable, depending how far you are commuting, (and how); but only practical if you are unattached.

I used to commute weekly from Bucks to a house-share near Exeter airport, a 4 hour car drive each way.

The roster in those days was 6 on, 2 off, starting on earlies, finishing on lates. So my 2 days off was actually only 1 day off.

Having to use air or train links adds to the stress, since you need a plan B if the plane or train are cancelled, so you need to travel earlier, resulting in even less time at home.

My family life really suffered. I didn't see very much of them, and my first marriage failed............
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