India, May 13 -- For most, the morning commute involves a car or a train, but for Google software engineer Hong (Jason) Wi, it involves a boarding pass. Living in Seattle while working at Google's Mountain View headquarters, Wi has embraced the life of a "supercommuter," flying back and forth almost every single week. Working on Google Flow, an AI image and video generation product, Wi balances two rents and a gruelling travel schedule, spending approximately $3,000 (approximately Rs.2.8 lakh) a month to ensure he can enjoy the best of both Washington and California.

Wi, who originally hails from South Korea, moved to the US when he was just 16. He said that since his relocation, his life has been about "choosing growth over comfort".

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