Stringgeek t1_iyw1kov wrote on December 4, 2022 at 4:52 PM

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ThatDudeThatWrites t1_iyw23x3 wrote on December 4, 2022 at 4:55 PM

My condolences. I can't even imagine what that costs on a monthly. It's been a few years, but it was over $300/month for me outta Norwood. Absolutely stupid.

Stringgeek t1_iyw4gcm wrote on December 4, 2022 at 5:11 PM

It’s close to $400/month. I’m hybrid 1x/week, so it feels as if I’m out some money there. Also, once I get into South Station, it’s a nightmare to get to where I work on the northern side. It’ll be better time-wise once the GLX has opened completely, but I still haven’t decided what I’ll do at that point. Part of me thinks the smartest way to do it would be to drive to Riverside and take the GL from one end to the other. Work subsidizes the T, but not the commuter rail.

In the meantime I drive, because the expense/time it takes isn’t in my favor. I’m hopeful that will change at some point, because I really hate driving all the way there.

ThatDudeThatWrites t1_iywafjn wrote on December 4, 2022 at 5:52 PM

"work subsidizes the T, but not the commuter rail" ... wtf is that shit? Would they pay you more for the rise in the cost of living to be close enough to take a T? These employers are crazy.

That's a really annoying situation. I've passed on really good jobs in the past bc commuting from the south shore is like 2hrs each way on public transport and 1.5hrs in bumper to bumper rush hour traffic if you drive. lose/lose.

Stringgeek t1_iz0u6wj wrote on December 5, 2022 at 5:19 PM

Oh, taking public transportation would take longer for me, too, but it would be worth it. I could just make art on the train and relax rather than waiting for some Masshole to crash into my car while changing lanes. Unfortunately, what it’s not worth is the money.