A job that aligns with your interests and previous experiences but the commute is two hours one way with traffic and distance. Yes or no? Why/why not?
Would you take a high paying job but the commute is long and far? Why/why not?
I would have to calculate the wear and tear on the vehicle, fuel etc., and make sure it is worth it, plus I would have to seriously think about whether I mind leaving a 6 AM and getting home at 8 PM Monday to Friday.
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nope... that's four hours of my every day going to the drain, no thanks...
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Whether or not to take a high paying job with a long and far commute depends on a variety of factors, including personal priorities, financial needs, and work-life balance.
Some reasons why someone might choose to take a high paying job with a long commute could include:
1. Financial considerations: If the job pays well and the person needs the income, they may be willing to make the sacrifice of a long commute in order to earn more money.
2. Career advancement: If the job provides opportunities for career growth and advancement, the person may be willing to endure a long commute in order to advance their career.
3. Personal interests: If the job aligns with the person's interests and passions, they may be willing to make the sacrifice of a long commute in order to work in a field that they enjoy.
On the other hand, some reasons why someone might choose not to take a job with a long commute could include:
1. Work-life balance: A long commute can take up a significant amount of time and energy, leaving less time for family, hobbies, and self-care.
2. Health and well-being: A long commute can be stressful and tiring, and may negatively impact a person's physical and mental health.
3. Other job opportunities: If there are other job opportunities available that pay well and have a shorter commute, the person may choose to prioritize those over a job with a long commute.
Ultimately, the decision to take a job with a long commute depends on individual circumstances and priorities, and it's important to weigh the pros and cons carefully before making a decision. -
I would, my last job was an hour and a half each way for the drive, 12 hour shifts, 6-7 days a week. What killed me on that job was the swing shifts though, sometimes randomly changing from day to night.
If it had been a solid schedule I would still be working there, everything else about the job was really good. -
I recently rejected a job offer because the distance. It was 2 hours with moderate traffic. Its not the distance that was the problem and the work was good with a decent wage. The problem was the gas. I was half a tank a day. Summer and morning commutes are fine. Its winter that is the problem. No amount of money currently can convince me otherwise
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Can I bus or train? Then yes, if I can read, or work on the bus. If I have to drive, probably not. I suppose I could listen to books, but I would want to use the time productively, not just driving.
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Not if it's a daily thing. With what I do, once every six weeks or so I take a day to go visit clients in person. That is grueling. If I had to do that each day I'd lose my mind. But most weeks I work at home four days and go into the office (about 14 miles away) on Thursday to run payroll and sign the checks. That is fine, especially since I can time my trip to miss rush hour traffic.
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No I will stay where I am. Why would I want to commute 4 hours a day just to get to work & back?
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I'm already in my desired field but I'm a welfare profession, I'll never have a job opportunity that pays so well - that a 2 hour commute would be worth it.
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I would not do a 2-hour commute, unless that's the time it takes during rush hour (non rush hour is half that or near). My team, and how much I can advance also matters too.
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Depends on how high the money is lol
But I have rejected two job offers with great salary cause of the long way... I could have earn a little more than now but it wasn't worth the way -
No. I used to work on a farm an hour away. The travelling takes too much time out of the day and causes too much wear and tear on the car.
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Unless I was relocating for the job then I wouldn’t take it lol. Sitting in traffic for two hours day and night, 5 days a week is exhausting.
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Really depends on how far. an hour without traffic would be about the most im willing to do.
Unless this is a really super high paying one like 100k or more i'd probably be open for a farther commute
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A job that aligns with my interests and previous experiences, and is high paying, but the commute is long and far would require considerable thought. I would have to weigh the Pros and Cons. Some pros or cons may carry more weight than others.
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When I was younger I would but not now. I think an hour tops and it would have to be a really good job.
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it depends on how much i got paid. i'd just fly by helicopter
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"for myself", i would calculate the commute time as work time and see how far that would drop my hourly rate. i'd decide after that.
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I have a high paying job 6 minutes away. It would have to be one hell of a pay bump for me to drive that far
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Only if I needed the money. Because time IS MONEY. It'd have to be a really sweet gig for me to want to do that.
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Definitely no. It I really want that job then I'm gonna have to move, not doing 2x2hrs every day. Even 1hr would be pushing it for me
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I might as long as I'll have a chance to move in the next few months.
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