4 hr daily commute or sublet for 2 months?
I’m a recent college grad (21M) and starting a full-time job at the beginning of July. I have signed a lease for September, leaving a gap from July - August where I would have to commute from home. Fortunately, my job only requires me in the office twice a week after the first few weeks of training every day in office. My commute would be 2 hours there and back (Amtrak train and driving).
My dilemma: Should I sublet housing and pay $1100/month in rent in closer to my office for those two months to ease the commute? Or should I stay at home and commute 4 hours total to and from the office each day and save money?
Other context I’ve been thinking about:
Pros:
- I have a credit card bill I need to pay off
- this could be a good opportunity to attack my student loans
- Cost of living is much less compared to renting
- I have a significant housing stipend to help eliminate rent cost
Cons:
- farther away from friends and girlfriend (4 hour distance)
- Would not have my own space for work calls/meetings, etc
- obv the 4 hour total commute to and from the office
Any advice/input?