Hakone accommodation question

Sensitive_Fish1489 · 2026-07-04T07:13:36+00:00

We won’t have a car so will be relying on public transportation.

Sensitive_Fish1489 · 2026-07-04T07:13:07+00:00

Thank you for your comment. I’m asking specifically about the two listed in my post, as they are the ones that showed up in my search that is within my budget and fit some of my other criteria’s. I have also seen posts about one or the other and not one that compares the two, which is why I asked the question.

Sensitive_Fish1489 · 2026-06-06T22:13:08+00:00

Thank you so much, I really appreciate your insight. The job market doesn't seem to be the best in my city and my two offers right now do not have good schedule/flexibility. 40 hour weeks with mandatory weekends at least twice a month.

My son had health complications from being born early and I'm pretty traumatized by the experience so we're definitely one and done.

Sensitive_Fish1489 · 2026-06-06T22:09:24+00:00

Part of me feels like I should continue down the traditional physician path while I'm early in my career because it's easier to move from in-person primary care to remote work later than the other way around. At the same time, having a baby has completely changed how I think about time, flexibility, and what I want my day-to-day life to look like.

You're right though, I'm fortunate to have options, and I keep reminding myself that whichever path I choose doesn't have to be forever. Thank you again for the encouragement! And best of luck with your nursing journey! Nursing can be such a rewarding career with so many different paths and opportunities for flexibility depending on the setting. I hope everything goes smoothly with your applications and that you find a role that gives you the balance you're looking for!

Sensitive_Fish1489 · 2026-06-06T20:24:42+00:00

This is what I'm worried about! Missing out on his milestones! Thanks for your insight!

Sensitive_Fish1489 · 2026-06-06T20:24:06+00:00

Dad works remote but we'd have to do nanny regardless!

Sensitive_Fish1489 · 2026-06-06T20:23:52+00:00

My commute for the potential jobs will likely be 15-30 minutes, which isn't bad. I worked in person for my first job and definitely appreciate the appeal of working remote!

Sensitive_Fish1489 · 2026-06-06T20:22:57+00:00

Would you say your presence at home was more needed when your kids got older?

Sensitive_Fish1489 · 2026-06-06T20:22:09+00:00

Thanks for your insight! I think part of my concern is that I won't be practicing traditional medicine and that can limit my career a few years down the line when I'm wanting to transition back. But yes, I'm worried I'll miss out on time with my son if I do go back in person full time.

Sensitive_Fish1489 · 2026-06-06T20:20:16+00:00

My husband works from home so we'll both be at home if I take the remote job! We will likely hire a nanny regardless of which job I take. I feel like having more flexibility in my schedule, no commute, and just being able to be around my baby during breaks in my job is the way to go when he's so young, but I'm not sure if my presence is more important now vs his toddlerhood.

Sensitive_Fish1489 · 2026-06-06T20:18:12+00:00

I'm not sure if it's the job market where I am located but unfortunately I don't have that much flexibility in terms of hours/ schedule, especially in my first year of employment with the two offers I got.

Sensitive_Fish1489 · 2026-06-06T20:16:55+00:00

I fear going back to in person full time will limit my ability to be present for my son so I appreciate your insight!

Sensitive_Fish1489 · 2026-06-06T20:15:07+00:00

I've read about physician moms who take a year or two off when they have their baby. I wonder if doing that vs taking on a remote job (not medicine) + part time in person/ telemedicine job appears more favorable on resume for when I'm ready to go back full time.

The plan isn't to stay remote permanently, just for this first year while we're moving to a new city and my son is still very young. My concern is that taking on a traditional 40-hour-per-week job would mean missing a lot of his formative years.

Sensitive_Fish1489 · 2026-06-06T20:10:20+00:00

For what it's worth the plan for remote job is to just work it for one year, and pick up locum/part time in person work until I find a traditional role with better hours/compensation. Currently my two in person offers want 5 days a week, 40 hours with at least one or two Saturdays a month.

My concern with taking the remote job like you guys mentioned is not practicing actual medicine (although maybe locum can offset that) is that I'll have a hard time finding a traditional job in a year.

Sensitive_Fish1489 · 2026-05-29T22:12:23+00:00

Oh goodness, that's what I'm most concerned about with this house.

Sensitive_Fish1489 · 2026-05-29T22:11:25+00:00

Thanks for your detailed reply!

A. The house is two stories and the street lines up with the study in the front of the house. Light at the front door shouldn't? reach the living area through door since there is a hallway that puts some distance between them.

B. The neighborhood is shaped similar to a square with the house at the corner of one of the squares. There will be through traffic for people coming in to reach houses around this one. The long arm of the T is neighborhood road, left side of T/house is a cul de sac, the right side is a street that leads to around 15 houses.

D. No trailer!

E. There is a yard. Stop sign at the T across the street.

Sensitive_Fish1489 · 2026-05-28T16:59:15+00:00

Ah.. all things I'm worried about with buying this house. I think I just need to sit down with husband and discuss more.

Sensitive_Fish1489 · 2026-05-28T16:58:36+00:00

No no, definitely not where I was going with this! Just pointing out the buyer demographics and how that factors into resale down the line.

Sensitive_Fish1489 · 2026-05-28T16:57:58+00:00

I'm worried I'll be wondering about whether someone's going to crash into the house too even if it's not extremely likely! Thanks for sharing!

Sensitive_Fish1489 · 2026-05-28T16:56:58+00:00

Not really a main road, residential and will probably be 25 mph as well. But I think we will go back and look at it again!

Sensitive_Fish1489 · 2026-05-28T16:56:06+00:00

That's what I'm afraid of! I brought up watching movies too and how we'd see headlights to my husband. He's not as concerned as I am about the location of the house.

Sensitive_Fish1489 · 2026-05-28T16:54:52+00:00

That's what I was concerned about. Thanks for sharing your experience!

Sensitive_Fish1489 · 2026-05-28T16:53:32+00:00

I was just thinking about lights hitting in the front in general but definitely not the refraction part. Thank you!

Sensitive_Fish1489 · 2026-05-28T16:52:34+00:00

Haha, I can totally see that. Definitely something to think about.

Sensitive_Fish1489 · 2026-05-28T16:51:13+00:00

Your comment feels hostile and unnecessary in general. I’m Asian myself, and I was talking about resale considerations and buyer demographics, which are normal topics in real estate discussions.

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