"I never thought I'd live and work in two different cities, but the setup is great for my lifestyle. By working hours away in San Jose, I can set strong work-life boundaries and see Bay Area friends. Meanwhile, my kids get to enjoy their lives in Los Angeles near our extended family. Working in a city over 300 miles from where I live is one of those life decisions I never considered possible until I did it."
"I work as a psychology professor, and my classes usually fall on two days of the week. Meanwhile, the other parts of my job - like attending meetings, mentoring students, and conducting research - are more flexible. I've discovered that living far from where I work makes it easier for me to enforce work-life balance. Thanks to the distance, there are non-negotiable logistical limits on when I schedule in-person meetings."
A psychology professor lives in a Los Angeles suburb and works in San Jose, commuting by plane or driving when needed. The arrangement began during pandemic remote work and continued after on-site work resumed. Flights and distance create logistical constraints that help enforce non-negotiable work-life boundaries and reduce last-minute in-person commitments. Concentrated on-campus days and flexible responsibilities allow remote handling of meetings, mentoring, grading, and research. Commuting time is used productively for email and paperwork. Children benefit from being near extended family in Los Angeles while the parent maintains career engagement and Bay Area social connections.
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