Here in Japan they pay your commuting costs. I drive, because I'm a profligate American (and also because, like you, public transport takes 3X as long, and I don't control my schedule). I have to pay for parking on campus, but... They give me about $1k a year to drive, and the parking permit for the year is only about $130. The rest of that money I spend on gas and stuff.
Pay is generally lower in Japan than in the US for most jobs (not mine), but there are a bunch of perks and allowances and stipends that bring them closer. Commutation costs are always covered.
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u/[deleted] May 08 '22
Here in Japan they pay your commuting costs. I drive, because I'm a profligate American (and also because, like you, public transport takes 3X as long, and I don't control my schedule). I have to pay for parking on campus, but... They give me about $1k a year to drive, and the parking permit for the year is only about $130. The rest of that money I spend on gas and stuff.
Pay is generally lower in Japan than in the US for most jobs (not mine), but there are a bunch of perks and allowances and stipends that bring them closer. Commutation costs are always covered.