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RE: The Killer Cost of a Commute
I understand it adds up but there are sometimes it makes sense to do the commute. I live 15 minutes from work now and have been trying to get into a company that would give me a 50% raise, but it’s 60 minutes away. Most times you have to give something to get something.
Oh certainly there is a sort of sliding scale that could make a longer commute worthwhile. I mean if I had a job offer that pays $500K and the commute is 90 minutes each way, I would probably do it for a bit. But I would be looking for a place closer once I saw that I might have that job for a while.
This guy knew where his job was going to be, his wife didn't have anything lined up, but still chose to live where he lives. Rather foolish if you ask me.
Is there a chance he lives near elderly parents or the such? Maybe he doesn’t see his future at your work??
No family and he is guaranteed 4 years employment at this location at a minimum.