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Got a promotion, now have a long commute to work. Advise/thoughts?
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I wouldn't take the job.
Sorry mate.
I work a 5min drive to and from work.
Have been offered $10-20k more per year to change jobs to somewhere that would be a 1.25 - 1.75 hour drive.
That's 2.5 - 3.5 hours a day!!!
Not worth it!
I love having my time to do my thing.
More important than money.
Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1266452 What if it was 50k more per year they offered with another bump in <6 months.. Plus better bennies more vacation and much much less strenuous work environment. Its a done deal as of now, i already took it and start monday. Even took today off to familiarize myself with the train schedual and station layout, i rode out there and back in just over 3 hours. The ride wasnt unbearable, but i can see it wearing thin on me over time. 50k is more realistic to have me challenge my life for it. I would likely consider moving closer to work if I liked the area it was in. ...But, I am a single man with no string - easy for me. A VP who use to work for us; He lived 700km away. He rented a house close to work he slept at whenever he didn't want the 5 hour commute. Or, when he wasn't renting. He would get a quick hotel room. I know these aren't great options. But, in the beginning - until you develop a knowledge of routine, you will need to do what's necessary.
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