I live in Boston and New York City. Supercommuting is hard, but I'm unwilling to sacrifice my personal or professional life.

Sophie Rae

• Sophie Rae lived in Boston when she got her dream job offer in New York City.
• She embraced life in both cities, traveling between them almost weekly via train.
• The graphic designer has an apartment in both places.

This as-told-to essay has been adapted from a conversation with Sophie Rae, a 27-year-old graphic designer and artist, who lives in both Boston and New York City. It has been edited for length and clarity.