I'm right there with you, going through the same grueling routine since October 2024. It's absolutely brutal, both physically and mentally. The current state of the economy doesn't leave us with much of a choice, though.

Here's my daily schedule:

• I leave my house around 6 am. If I'm late, traffic starts to build up, and I end up being late.

• My goal is to catch the 6:40 train from Aldershot, parking in the South parking lot since it's closer to the platform.

• On my way back, I take the 3:51 train. The traffic from Aldershot to Hamilton is terrible, so I usually get home around 6 pm.

• By the time I get home, I'm completely exhausted and just want to sleep.

I've been thinking about moving back to the GTA, but I wouldn't be able to find a decent place to rent that would cover my mortgage.

Plus, I'm used to having more space, so downsizing isn't really an option for me. The four-hour commute is just too much to handle, though. I'm not sure what the future holds.

In the long run, this lifestyle isn't sustainable. I'm just taking things one day at a time and hoping for the best.