If you are going to work in  Flohram Park ( Verizon, At&T or Novartis) you dont have to live in Convent Station. You can stay nearby area (like Summit..) from where you can catch NJ transit to Convent Station. From Convent Station a shuttle bus commutes to and fron these offices in office hours. (It was 4-5 years back though). I am assuming you don't have car.  But if you have car then there are so many options.