Pros and Cons of Living Near Work

Living close to work eliminates commute stress and reclaims hours each week, but may make it harder to mentally separate your job from your home life.

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Pros
  • Short commute
  • More free time
  • Lower transport costs
  • Easy late nights
  • Less commute stress
Cons
  • Hard to unplug
  • Less residential feel
  • Higher rent nearby
  • Coworkers as neighbors
  • Limited location choice

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