How to make SSH go directly to specific directory?

Question

when you do an \"ssh second_machine\" you are able to connect to second_machine on your home directory

But usually i am working in my_machine in directory with very long

Answer 1

This should work for you

ssh  -t second_machine "cd /very/long/path/to/directory/; bash"

Assumes you're wanting to run bash, substitute for a different shell if required.