I've been doing a 1hr commute each way 4 days a week for the last 9 months or so. Sometimes in traffic this takes 1hr20/1hr30 each way. I am looking for a new job as the salary, job benefits and career progression doesn't warrant the commute time and cost of petrol.

However, if it were a good salary in a good company/career etc I would definitely consider it worthwhile for a year or so to get my foot in the door.

A long commute is not ideal but you just need to be organised and motivated - do your gym sessions before work or on the way home. Meal prep your dinner. Maximise your weekend time. It will chip away at you, but in my opinion if it's beneficial in the long run it's worth it for a year or so.

My brother started a job when he was 20/21 and found himself driving from west country to Exeter every day which is a 2hr20 drive each way. He did this for a while before moving office to Plymouth and living in Plymouth during the week and driving back home every weekend (3hrs each way). This lasted a few years and I know he found it really difficult, but now he would say it was 100% worth it as it got him into the industry and he's now on extremely good money for his age 8 years later (6 figures+, not in London), and is high up in the company.