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Living close to work deserves much more weight when the employee commutes five days per week, works unpredictable hours, or regularly has very long days. Grant specifically points to demanding professional roles where 50- to 60-hour weeks can make proximity valuable. In those situations, HomeBase tightens the commute radius and then looks for the strongest social environment inside it. The goal is not to abandon life outside work; it is to avoid creating a housing choice that adds another exhausting burden to an already demanding schedule.
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