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To go for this interview?

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TillyMouse7 · 04/12/2018 11:40

I got an interview tomorrow in London. It's a part time job 2-3 days. It's in the industry I have my degree in but this would be my first job in it. I am interested in the job, it's a stepping stone but wouldn't want to stay in it more than 6 months unless promotion was possible.
The problem is I don't live in London. I'd be commuting from elsewhere and door to door the commute will take 2 hours each way. I'm prepared to do this as in the area I live there aren't many job opportunities like this . Compromises for the long term goal I suppose . Now in my CV I didn't mention where I live, obviously I suppose it will come up in the conversation. I struggle to see if the employers would understand my situation as obviously they d want someone who is as realible as possible (which I am btw very much so but I see where they'd be coming from) now my question is should I cancel the interview or go for it?

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Alfie190 · 04/12/2018 11:50

I would be more concerned about going for a job you only want to commit to for six months. It doesn't seem very fair on the company, you will spend most of that time getting up to speed.

I think two hour commute into London is above average but not unheard of.

FauxFox · 04/12/2018 11:51

Stop overthinking it and go. They may not offer you the job. They may offer you the job and you may do it for 6 months and love it/hate it and move on. You may get the job, love it, end up moving closer, getting promoted and staying at the company until you retire.The future is a long time. For now, go to the interview Smile

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