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Is ₦350,000 Worth a Six-Day Job and ₦90,000 Monthly Commute to Ikeja?

I received a job offer from a Chinese company in Ikeja with a monthly salary of ₦350,000. After calculating transport from my area, I realised I could spend about ₦80,000 to ₦90,000 every month commuting. The schedule is Monday to Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. I have been working remotely, so the cost, long commute and six-day workweek do not seem worthwhile. Renting closer is also difficult because Lagos rent has become very expensive. Am I being unserious for considering turning down the offer? My brother believes a job that leaves me little time to socialise, learn new skills or grow can be risky, especially as I am nearing 30. For people living around Ayobo or Command in Ipaja, how do you manage commuting to Ikeja daily?

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H
hala

Have you factored in the daily time and energy for a six-day Ikeja commute, not just the ₦80,000 to ₦90,000 transport cost?

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K
kris

Have you estimated how the six-day travel schedule might affect your rest, health, and personal time?

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G
grace

Once transport is removed, the ₦350,000 looks quite different, especially with Saturdays already committed every week.

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Y
yemi

The commute is expensive, but the offer should not be judged by transport alone; the actual role and growth potential may still matter.

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J
jude

List your net salary after commute, food, and other work costs, then compare it with the hours you will lose weekly before deciding.

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