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this post was submitted on 13 Aug 2023
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Try to reduce your commute time. Ideally, switch to a job where you can work from home. Try to reduce your fixed costs as much as possible. Consume as little as possible. Become as self-sufficient as possible, so you are less dependent, which in turn reduces the pressure.
As much as I want, I couldn't. I already commute by rail which is there fastest possibility. And I couldn't find a closer tech job nor a remote job in the 2 years I've been searching (still searching) Most tech jobs are hybrid at most and 90% of then are in another town an additional 2h by rail and rent is crazy all around that town.
I live in this town specifically so I could be free of financial pressure and be actually able to save money for life goals like buying a home instead of renter hell.
Spam your resume on whatever job searching sites you can, if you haven't already. The best way to get work is via networking or recruiters hitting you up. You're gonna have to shift through a lot of shitty recruiters with shitty positions but good stuff does show up every once in a while.
Could you hire someone to clean so then you get some of your free time back?
I used to be in a similar situation with a 1.5-2 hour commute each way and I totally understand where you are coming from. It's not worth moving to have a short commute if you will hate where you live. You just need to be annoying and tell everyone and their mom you're looking for remote work.