A 2017 study found that "each extra minute of commuting time reduces both job and leisure time satisfaction…increases strain and worsens mental health for workers."
The study did reveal, however, that those who walked or biked to work were immune from these commuting pitfalls. It's also worth noting that a large pay raise could outweigh the strains of a longer commute.
But, in general, it seems an extra-long commute can be dangerous to your overall health.
不过，总体来说，超长的通勤时间对整体健康是有危害的。
Hidden costs and benefit packages should play a part.
隐性成本和福利要考虑在内。
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Obviously, money is a factor. If two jobs are identical except one has a higher salary, it's a no-brainer. But that's not usually the case. Some other non-salary factors to consider are reaching a new tax bracket, benefit packages, and hidden costs like transportation and daycare.
A 2018 Deloitte Millennial Survey found that those born from 1981 to 1996 most value an appropriate salary and a higher degree of workplace flexibility.
2018德勤千禧调查发现，1981年到1996年之间出生的人最重视合理的薪资和高度的工作灵活性。
To achieve the coveted work-life balance, millennials have found the key to finding flexible positions. This can mean avoiding the dated 9-to-5 schedule, working remotely, or adjusting the tasks of their position to fit the company's needs.
If these options are available to you, working can feel less rigid and more valuable.
如果这份工作能满足这些要求，你工作起来就会觉得不那么拘束，也更有自我价值感。
Career growth has to be on the table.
做好职业规划
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Ideally, every job is a step in the right direction to finding your ultimate job. Life may not work so linearly, but ask yourself if one job will give you more of the skills, training, and experience you want for your future. If you don't think a job will advance your career, it could be a waste of time.
If you didn't already research the company before your interview, now's your chance. Go with a company that hires from within and is doing well, or you could find yourself stuck for a long time, or worse.
Having good coworkers can make all the difference.
同事好相处很重要
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If you feel instantly more open to offering ideas and receiving criticism from one team than another, that's where you're going to thrive.
如果你很愿意在一个团队中分享意见和接受批评，你会在这里发展得很好。
Perks can make or break the decision.
福利也是左右决定的因素。
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If you spend too much money on your mid-day cappuccino, the workplace with the in-house barista might be calling your name. Find out about other possible perks like unlimited vacation days or phone upgrades. You can also always negotiate for perks at the job you're leaning towards.
In "The Leading Brain: Neuroscience Hacks to Work Smarter, Better, and Happier," Friederike Fabritius and Hans Hagemann write, "flipping a coin can actually be a great way of making a decision. But probably not in the way you think."
The future is uncertain at the best of times, but especially during a pandemic. It makes sense, then, to pursue a range of possible options, rather than sticking to one single vision, notes Herminia Ibarra, London Business School professor and author of “Act like a leader, think like a leader”.
Career change, by its nature, is “liminal” — or existing between a past that is gone and a future that’s uncertain. That can be an unsettling state, but it’s also an important chance to process emotions and change.
"Downtime is crucial not only for replenishing the brain’s stores of attention and motivation, but also for sustaining the cognitive processes that allow us to fully develop,” says Ibarra.
Indeed, neurological studies suggest making time for “inner business” can be more beneficial than completing a list of self-improvement activities.
事实上，神经学研究显示，腾出时间来“自省”可能比完成一系列自我提升活动更有益。
不断培养新技能
Developing new skills, knowledge and contacts are common and important routes to career reinvention. Yet, rather than focusing on one specific project, try several to compare the pros and cons of each.
They may not all be directly applicable to your desired new career path, but they will help you find where your true strengths lie.
这些技能或许不能直接应用于你理想的新职业道路，但它们会帮助你找到你真正的强项。
"The point is to do new and different work with new and different people, because that process represents an opportunity to learn about yourself, your preferences and dislikes, and the kinds of contexts and people that bring out the best in you,” says Ibarra.
A pandemic which requires social distancing is not a great moment for building your network. But with more people than ever communicating online, it could be a good chance to reconnect with old contacts too.
Studies suggest distant connections are often better placed to offer you new perspectives and honest advice than your nearest and dearest. However, they may also be less motivated to help you. Ibarra recommends drawing on “dormant ties” — colleagues you were once close to but haven’t been in contact with for three or so years.
A career change can feel like an inward-looking process. However, it’s important to discuss it out with trusted parties and to clarify your ideas.
职业变动感觉像是一个更关注自己的过程。然而，和可靠的人谈一谈、讲清楚你的想法很重要。
"Just the simple act of telling a story about what you want to do, or why you want a change, can clarify your thinking and propel you forward, by committing you publicly to making a change,” Ibarra notes.
"In the end, when it comes to reinventing your career in this time of crisis, remember this important point: The time to get going is now — but don’t go it alone.”
“最后，在这种危机时刻重塑职业道路，要记住重要的一点：出发的时间就是现在——但不要孤军奋战。”
品味经典·爱上人文：威尼斯商人
The Merchant of Venice
A moneylender agrees to loan money without interest, but in exchange for a pound of flesh.
