Possible job at MGH on low salary...

[smancini711]

I am commuting from western ma as I took a job at MGH...any suggestions on where to park and walk...and approximately how much I can be looking at...

[flowbe202]

You're commuting daily from Western Mass on --

the Pike? Park at Riverside and take the Green to the Red.
Rt 2? Park at Alewife and take the Red to MGH/Charles.

Can't imagine THAT being a fun, daily commute...good luck!

[Baaston]

250 - monthly parking pass @ 235 Friend St. Google their # and call them!

[David223]

Originally Posted by Fpraven88

I'm thinking my best bet now might be to live out in like Norwood or Franklin (within walking distance of a commuter rail).

MGH at least partially subsidizes commuter rail passes.

For $725/month (rent in Franklin or Norwood) as opposed to $1300/month (Quincy, Watertown, Belmont, Cambridge, Somerville, Medford) , I might be well-served doing it this way.

I'm retired now but in my working years a few times a month I would take the commuter train from Franklin to South Station in Boston. Then from South Station you will have to get on the T to get to MGH.
This is doable but time consuming.

You have to buy a commuter rail pass, a T pass, and you also have to pay to park at Franklin.

[Gauss44]

Originally Posted by Fpraven88

So I might possibly be taking a job at MGH, only problem is that it's a low-paying one (only around $38k per year) and I know that MGH is right downtown.

Clearly living within walking distance is out of the question (I would think).

Living far away and commuting in by driving doesn't seem like a great idea (doubt there's ample parking for an affordable rate).

Is there anything that would be within walking distance of public transport to MGH?

Or is living on that sort of salary anywhere near Boston simply not practical?

Also, I will point out that I STRONGLY prefer to live by myself without roommates. Just a personal preference, I've had some really bad experiences with the roommates I've been paired up with over the past year-and-a-half and right now I'm MUCH happier living by myself.

Most places on the red line should be okay and an easy commute. Try Quincy and Braintree.

[Dm84]

Originally Posted by David223

I'm retired now but in my working years a few times a month I would take the commuter train from Franklin to South Station in Boston. Then from South Station you will have to get on the T to get to MGH.
This is doable but time consuming.

it's a 10 minute T ride from South Station.

You have to buy a commuter rail pass, a T pass, and you also have to pay to park at Franklin.

A commuter rail pass gets you on the bus and subway; There's no need to buy a separate T pass.

[David223]

Originally Posted by Dm84

it's a 10 minute T ride from South Station.

A commuter rail pass gets you on the bus and subway; There's no need to buy a separate T pass.

I stand corrected. When I took the commuter rail I didn't use the T because where I was going was close by and I walked.