Is there any chance at all for mass transit? An hour or two on the train is a hell of a lot easier to manage than the same amount of time by car.New job:
You have to drive an hour to work, maybe even two.
You may have to wear a shirt and tie. You have a chance at promotions and raises. You may get more opportunities for training. You make $(2X)
What would tip the scales for you? The commuting distance? The salary amount? The chance for advancement? Interaction with other people? The lack of a dress code? The ability to sleep in?
The real question is this:Here is one scenario:
Current job:
You work from your own home.
You do not have to commute at all. Gas prices pretty much have no effect. Your lunch is in the fridge (with beer, cookies, etc.). You can cut the grass during lunch. You wear shorts and flip-flops.. You really don't have to set an alarm to wake up. You get a slight tax break for having a home office. When you are finished with your work, you are already home. You are bored with the work. You make $X
New job:
You have to drive an hour to work, maybe even two.
You may have to wear a shirt and tie. You have a chance at promotions and raises. You may get more opportunities for training. You make $(2X)
What would tip the scales for you? The commuting distance? The salary amount? The chance for advancement? Interaction with other people? The lack of a dress code? The ability to sleep in?
What about other factors?
Daycare? Your pets? Sitting and watching television? Lack of anyone looking over your shoulder? Or perhaps the need to have someone on your back, making sure that you are paying attention?
I live 2 miles from work. I drive once or twice a week just so the engine in my truck doesn't seize up from lack of use.I used to live 1/2 mile from work. Its tough now because I live 1.25 miles from work
Wow ... a 4 hours round trip, possibly every day? I couldn't even consider that.
You do what you gotta do!You long commuters are crazy. I could never spend that much time in a car!
My longest bike commute was 24 miles each way. It's currently about a 4 mile ride if I take the direct route. Driving=THE SUCK