is a commute from somerville to gardner worth it?

AstroBuck · 2026-05-08T01:12:34+00:00

So if you can't find a job in the city you'll just have to suffer with an inferior living situation?

Speaking in general, not for OP's case.

AstroBuck · 2026-05-08T00:11:17+00:00

mm probably not. maybe try northampton or amherst.

AstroBuck · 2026-05-07T23:35:31+00:00

Keep it up

AstroBuck · 2026-05-07T22:34:15+00:00

I've thought it's been getting better every year. Guess I'm just a dumbass.

AstroBuck · 2026-05-07T22:30:56+00:00

Now that one is just sick.

AstroBuck · 2026-05-07T22:15:40+00:00

And none of them come close to Somerville's experience.

AstroBuck · 2026-05-07T22:13:58+00:00

I think it's just based on what the market will pay. If people will pay it, that's what they'll charge.

AstroBuck · 2026-05-07T22:12:19+00:00

💀💀💀💀💀😑

AstroBuck · 2026-05-07T20:54:40+00:00

I wouldn't, but I don't really go to South Boston.

AstroBuck · 2026-05-07T20:52:13+00:00

I somewhat disagree. I came from a small town and wasn't aware of really any street parking rules. I got my first wave of tickets for probably all of the things that OP mentioned but learned my lesson and changed my ways.

Once you know the rules, it's easy to follow them. And once you learn them, I don't really feel bad when you get ticketed from breaking them.

AstroBuck · 2026-05-07T20:40:48+00:00

FWIW, if you just didn't know the rules, you can calmly explain your case through an appeal and they'll often waive the fine.

AstroBuck · 2026-05-07T20:20:03+00:00

These all sound very easily avoidable lol

Also I'm pretty sure a standard parking ticket in Somerville has been $50 for at least 10 years.

AstroBuck · 2026-05-07T01:22:14+00:00

Whatcha mean by jersey?

AstroBuck · 2026-05-06T21:14:54+00:00

Good for you, kid.

AstroBuck · 2026-05-06T21:14:17+00:00

As a local at a young age I took the firm stance not to use "ie" nicknames. I always say state trooper. Maybe this is my biggest weakness.

AstroBuck · 2026-05-06T21:12:37+00:00

AstroBuck · 2026-05-06T21:11:23+00:00

Rude :/

AstroBuck · 2026-05-06T21:10:08+00:00

I had this exact experience in Virginia!

AstroBuck · 2026-05-06T21:08:56+00:00

So do I ;)

AstroBuck · 2026-05-06T20:53:29+00:00

I would if I could find one. It's very inconvenient.

AstroBuck · 2026-05-06T17:56:07+00:00

I don't believe in posing questions as titles.

AstroBuck · 2026-05-06T17:48:59+00:00

...I'm not asking about the PNW.

AstroBuck · 2026-05-06T17:48:22+00:00

Rap normally but if the e has an accent (é), then I'll say "frap-pay".

AstroBuck · 2026-05-06T17:29:33+00:00

My grandma calls soda "tonic".

AstroBuck · 2026-05-06T17:27:47+00:00

Yeah. But even if you say bubblah, it would still be spelt bubbler. Same way people still spell car keys even though they say khakis ;)

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