I was in your shoes several years ago. After being out of work for five months I was getting desperate. I took a job in DC that entailed nearly two hours commute (each way) on the train. I was hired to write computer code, but quickly discovered that this company hed very strict rules concerning formatting and version control. Not my style. After one week I turned in my badge. A couple weeks later I was offered the job I have now. I love the laid-back environment in my group, even though it is a HUGE company (we spit in the eye of the IT group!). I'm making more then the first job, and even though my commute is still over an hour each way, I have the option to work from home when I want.

Regardless, I still check the local listing for jobs in my town. I'd consider a pay cut to work closer, as long as the job is right. I've paid my dues, worked for "the man", and want a job I want to go to.

I did 20 years in the Navy, so drug testing is no biggie to me. I even conducted a few in my day.