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[SwimminThruAsia]

To live in one area, and work in another?
How does this tend to work out in Seoul?
Right now, I have two decent offers..one in Incheon, and one in Bundang.
Both jobs offer "Housing allowances." The one in Incheon is a great deal..its 2.1 per month plus 4k for housing.
I'd like a decent house in the Itaewon area. However, this would mean my commute would be almost 1.5 hrs each way..ouch! But, I really have no desire to live out there in Incheon.

What would you do if you were me?
Is there anywhere nearby Incheon with better bus/subway access?
The school I'm looking at is a 20 min bus ride away from the nearest subway stop, which I think is Bakchon.

Thanx!!

[JacktheCat]

Don't take a job in Incheon unless you either near a subway station or bus station.

There are some great jobs in Incheon, but for the sake of your sanity you'll need an easy escape route on the weekends.

[Yu_Bum_suk]

No, it's not feasable to live in Itaewon and commute to Incheon everyday. Bundang maybe.

[thursdays child]

I commute 2 hours each way three days a week. It's killing me... it's doable but ahhhh it just sux.

[plato's republic]

I agree with Jackthecat,

I learned the hard way about not living near a subway station in Incheon. It takes me 1.5hours to reach Seoul by a combination of bus/subway. It's a right royal pain in the a.rse but I still do it every weekend. Ask me why and I'll respond by saying that Incheon is the a.nal hole of Korea