Within driving distance, but not commuting distance. Springfield, MA and Hartford, CT are within commuting distance though. They both have huge insurance comp

Within driving distance, but not commuting distance. Springfield, MA and Hartford, CT are within commuting distance though. They both have huge insurance companies where you could get an IT job. And both have better jobs than that as well. It's all about how good a candidate you are -- you'll have far less competition for the best jobs.