Ok- here is an update on this. Have kind of settled into the place and am just starting to get to know the people. The job itself is ok and I will have no problem with the work and could do quite well there. The commute, however, is another matter. Its anything from an hour and a half up to one hour forty five minutes each way on public transport. Yesterday, I was waiting for the bus in the freezing cold at 7.20am, thinking, I can't do this. It's killing me, especially as my last job was a 10-15 minute drive each way.
Anyway, I have been offered something else a lot nearer home. I have a verbal offer, so will wait to see what comes through on the contract. It will be a max of twenty-twenty five minute drive each way. I also feel I would prefer the role overall. They are to send me though a contract and if this comes through, then I have a decision to make.
I feel terrible even thinking about leaving given that I am only there a couple of months. Problem with me is that I hate letting people down. They are not going to be happy bunnies if I hand in my notice. Anybody else I talk to says I am mad not to jump on this one.