Great answer. An alternative work schedule like 10AM to 6PM could work, I did it myself for a couple months. But, if you are stuck going in at peak time unfortunately there are very few good options other than planning for a 2-3 hour commute in the morning and almost as bad coming home. The Mass Pike is probably your only way into the city in a car no matter where you live in CT, and it can get rough in the morning. Getting to a MBTA commuter rail station is going to take extra time. Before you believe anyone saying you can take the train from CT, first check the schedule, necessary transfers, and ticket costs that it would actually take to get to your work place.