I don't want to get into the weeds / details too much; let me try to keep it brief.
My current commute to work is 2.5 miles one way, about six minutes. I am considering changing jobs to where my commute would be 50 miles and 50 minutes.
Insurance and benefits are comparable, perhaps just slightly better at my current job. Pay would be comparable starting out, long term would likely have more opportunity for advancement at the new job. My main issue is job satisfaction. While the jobs are somewhat similar at a base level, I believe I would enjoy the new job much more. I currently work five days a week, six days a week 50% of the time, or more. New job would be four-tens, Monday through Thursday.
With two hours of driving, Monday - Thursday would be 12-hour days.
Long term, if I commute, I will try to sell the Explorer and get maybe a Corolla. I would need to save up for that to happen (just bought the RAV4). I would likely be driving the Tacoma most days. (In signature) (Maybe could pull 23-25 MPG??)
Or, long term, sell our current house and buy something closer. (That's a big deal, of course).
Thoughts?
My current commute to work is 2.5 miles one way, about six minutes. I am considering changing jobs to where my commute would be 50 miles and 50 minutes.
Insurance and benefits are comparable, perhaps just slightly better at my current job. Pay would be comparable starting out, long term would likely have more opportunity for advancement at the new job. My main issue is job satisfaction. While the jobs are somewhat similar at a base level, I believe I would enjoy the new job much more. I currently work five days a week, six days a week 50% of the time, or more. New job would be four-tens, Monday through Thursday.
With two hours of driving, Monday - Thursday would be 12-hour days.
Long term, if I commute, I will try to sell the Explorer and get maybe a Corolla. I would need to save up for that to happen (just bought the RAV4). I would likely be driving the Tacoma most days. (In signature) (Maybe could pull 23-25 MPG??)
Or, long term, sell our current house and buy something closer. (That's a big deal, of course).
Thoughts?