Commuting costs

[nomercy]

I was recently offered a job which would involve commuting ( i could not afford to live in such a place) but the company had no interest at all in assisting with staff travel until six months service.

Combined with the cost of accommodation, food, running a car and paying the mortgage and bills at home makes it a financial nightmare.

Is this normal practise with most companies? I think it shows a major lack of consideration for a possible valuable employee!

I will be grateful for some feedback.

Nomercy.