Not PG but I have a career question

Hi ladies, congrats to you all!

I was wondering if any of you commute to the city from LI and how you are doing with it.

TTC will be soon and I am trying to decide if I should take a new job, it will be in the city......

Ay input?

TIA

Gina

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honestly, I would not want to comute to the city while pregnant or after my baby was born, that is just me.....good luck with your decision

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if it is what you want go for it.....

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I commute to the city everyday. The hardest part of commute during my pg has been this heat, other than that i haven't had a problem. After i give birth i am debating in whether or not to stay in LI for work or continue to work in the city.

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I commuted to the the city every day until I was 37 weeks 3 days and I was induced that same day after I took the train to my dr appointment...

It really wasn't that bad until the heat of August really kicked in. I have to say, this summer would have totally kicked my azz...

I took the LIRR and then the Subway two stops...you do what you gotta do I guess.

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I live in Queens, but it takes me almost an hour to get to MT during rush hour (and it's only a 5 minute drive away ).

I must admit that the commute has been horrible the last couple of weeks. But, otherwise it's not so bad. I say if the money is worth it, then go for it! If it's just a few extra dollars, then it may not be worth it.

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Posted by pmpkn087

I live in Queens, but it takes me almost an hour to get to MT during rush hour (and it's only a 5 minute drive away ).

I must admit that the commute has been horrible the last couple of weeks. But, otherwise it's not so bad. I say if the money is worth it, then go for it! If it's just a few extra dollars, then it may not be worth it.

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I commute to the city from NJ.
I'm 6 months now and i'm fine. I take my time and drink lots of water- if i'm late, i'm late- hey i made it in at least.

I have a short commute though- 20 minutes into Hoboken, and then 20 minutes from hoboken to NYC- i'm around the block from the PATH.

Leaving work at 5.40 I am home by 6.30 so it isn't THAT bad.

edited post that it took me 9 months to get pregnant- so I'm glad I didn't postpone my life for TTC.

Message edited 8/3/2006 2:31:54 PM.

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Posted by stephanief

Posted by pmpkn087

I live in Queens, but it takes me almost an hour to get to MT during rush hour (and it's only a 5 minute drive away ).

I must admit that the commute has been horrible the last couple of weeks. But, otherwise it's not so bad. I say if the money is worth it, then go for it! If it's just a few extra dollars, then it may not be worth it.

If I remember correctly, she would not be getting a pay increase.....I can see if it was for like 5-10K more a year, it may be worth it but for a lateral move, I would not do it

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Posted by pmpkn087

Posted by stephanief

Posted by pmpkn087

I live in Queens, but it takes me almost an hour to get to MT during rush hour (and it's only a 5 minute drive away ).

I must admit that the commute has been horrible the last couple of weeks. But, otherwise it's not so bad. I say if the money is worth it, then go for it! If it's just a few extra dollars, then it may not be worth it.

If I remember correctly, she would not be getting a pay increase.....I can see if it was for like 5-10K more a year, it may be worth it but for a lateral move, I would not do it

I agree with you completely.

And Dina, I love that it takes you less time to get to another state than it takes me to get to an ajacent borough

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Posted by stephanief

Posted by pmpkn087

I live in Queens, but it takes me almost an hour to get to MT during rush hour (and it's only a 5 minute drive away ).

I must admit that the commute has been horrible the last couple of weeks. But, otherwise it's not so bad. I say if the money is worth it, then go for it! If it's just a few extra dollars, then it may not be worth it.

If I remember correctly, she would not be getting a pay increase.....I can see if it was for like 5-10K more a year, it may be worth it but for a lateral move, I would not do it

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Posted by curliegirl

Posted by stephanief

Posted by pmpkn087

I live in Queens, but it takes me almost an hour to get to MT during rush hour (and it's only a 5 minute drive away ).

I must admit that the commute has been horrible the last couple of weeks. But, otherwise it's not so bad. I say if the money is worth it, then go for it! If it's just a few extra dollars, then it may not be worth it.

If I remember correctly, she would not be getting a pay increase.....I can see if it was for like 5-10K more a year, it may be worth it but for a lateral move, I would not do it

You are right, but the pay is the same to start. There's raises in March and a merit based bonus of 15% which I hope to get.....that would put me way over what I am capped at right now....
So very confusing!!!

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If you think this position will challange you and further your career, then I think you should take it....

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