Definitely go for the 4 10's. If the future job has great growth potential go for it. That's a great sign and opportunity. I can see it leading to more.
Change jobs from a short commute to a long one?
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Yep. Pre DPF so not bad, although many had problems with the PD mills. I didn’t.
From your signature, you are not a kid. You might be about 1/2 to 2/3 through your working years. This is a family discussion. I suppose this place might give you a bit of perspective to sway a wife or family member of the merits of what I believe you have already decided to do. Understand the pros and cons and best wishes on a successful career and a happy home life.
Its our job to make sure that the climate hysteria is based on scare tactics with no science behind it except the climate has been changing for millions of years.
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I did that….4 miles to 13, my choice as I moved.
Then, 13 to 24 miles. Big bump in pay. This co (current employer) moved us 4 miles away, now 28 miles. That 4 miles meant 15-30 min longer. Did that 4 years. Seriously destroyed my quality of life. Ice storm 28 miles could be 2 hours one way.
Office moved again, only 13 miles away and now 2 days per week remote. Both gifts.
We have people who used to commute 80+ miles. I always wondered if the pay were worth it.
Then, 13 to 24 miles. Big bump in pay. This co (current employer) moved us 4 miles away, now 28 miles. That 4 miles meant 15-30 min longer. Did that 4 years. Seriously destroyed my quality of life. Ice storm 28 miles could be 2 hours one way.
Office moved again, only 13 miles away and now 2 days per week remote. Both gifts.
We have people who used to commute 80+ miles. I always wondered if the pay were worth it.
Still do. It works for me, but, when I got my drivers license, it was 30min/30miles to the nearest “mall” (more of a strip mall). Bangor was that distance again. Grew up thinking nothing of getting into a car for an hour.
My pay is ok, engineer for a semiconductor manufacturer, limits my opportunities but for now, it works. Trying to get the wife to look in Boston for her job, maybe I can companies and we get an apartment down there. I don’t think she likes the idea though.
Oh please. That's about as likely as them prohibiting you from using your fireplace in the not so distant future.
Agree, also things gas operated stoves and gas water heaters. Maybe they will also try brainwashing people to think carbon dioxide is a pollutant instead of plant food.
I confess to not reading every word but here goes. You're looking at 100 miles a day extra driving (rounded off) at how much per mile all in? Forty cents a mile maybe? So the new job, again rounding off, is going to cost an extra $150 per week above your current commuting expenses.
How are the 7 cars in your signature allocated? Use a couple of them to get a Corolla or similar to majorly cut commute expenses? Good luck with your decision.
How are the 7 cars in your signature allocated? Use a couple of them to get a Corolla or similar to majorly cut commute expenses? Good luck with your decision.
Ya never know if the job is a good move until you get there.
In addition to the extra wear and tear on your car and body, you need to acknowledge that you are essentially taking a ~20% pay cut if you factor in the additional 8 hours of unpaid travel time for your commute. We don't know your profession, however, recognizing that Charlotte, N.C. is one of the top 5 business growth meccas in the U.S., I'd suspect that other employment opportunities are available within a lesser distance.
Other things to consider include a Plan B exit strategy if the new job does not pan out. If you decide to make the change, don't make any changes to your current housing and vehicle ownership situation for at least 6 - 12 months so you can get past the honeymoon phase of a new job. Who knows...by then, the current economy and car market may work to your advantage.
Other things to consider include a Plan B exit strategy if the new job does not pan out. If you decide to make the change, don't make any changes to your current housing and vehicle ownership situation for at least 6 - 12 months so you can get past the honeymoon phase of a new job. Who knows...by then, the current economy and car market may work to your advantage.
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Most of my career with the exception of March 2020 till now has been as a commuter, minimum commute no traffic was 40ish minutes, 30 miles when there was no traffic usually closer to 50 minutes in reality while being smart about when to leave to get there. Longer driving commute 50 - 55 miles, 70 to 80 minutes no traffic, same story as above. Plus some years with a short drive and public transit (90 to 120 minutes door to door). All those times are each way. If traffic is in play don’t underestimate it. After the 60 minute mark IMO stuff starts to go downhill. Others have made all the salient points, commute serves as time to clear your head, think about the fact that it is a 12 hour day door to door ultimately if there is nothing added in between, time with and impact on kids and family, added cost impact in fuel and wear and tear.
Having that long of a commute seems like a good way to start hating your life.
That is a lot changes for a new job with slightly worse benefits and comparable salary. Why not acquire new skills and make yourself more valuable to your present employer and better your advancement opportunities.
First of all you should consider whether you like to drive. Second, you should consider what kind of driving will realistically be involved. This commute could be a low traffic breeze, but if you will face significant traffic, that would suck all the enjoyment out of it.
I drive about twenty five miles each way to work on mostly good two lane with blissfully moderate traffic through mostly corn and bean fields, so I find the drive enjoyable. It does provide some decompression time as well on the way home.
I did in the past consider much longer commutes in pursuit of advancement and decided against. I'm glad that I made that decision although others did choose differently.
You should also bear in mind that the grass always appears greener on the other side of the fence, but sometimes the devil you know is better than the one you'll meet in any new job.
I drive about twenty five miles each way to work on mostly good two lane with blissfully moderate traffic through mostly corn and bean fields, so I find the drive enjoyable. It does provide some decompression time as well on the way home.
I did in the past consider much longer commutes in pursuit of advancement and decided against. I'm glad that I made that decision although others did choose differently.
You should also bear in mind that the grass always appears greener on the other side of the fence, but sometimes the devil you know is better than the one you'll meet in any new job.
If you have kids, I'd probably pass unless I could be home at 5 or earlier(which would be early mornings), or move close to work again shortly after confirming its a good place to be.
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I had an epiphany this year. For a few years I felt I left home 6 something, I got home 6 something, and now I have to bring my son to karate??! Well, he’s my son. He only has one dad. So half hour here and there adds up, making it impossible to be a part of kids’ lives during the work week…
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