How long is your to-work commute?

[Aurora63]

I am up for a job which is about an hour away, doing something I enjoy, at a decent raise from what I now make. DH thinks its ridiculous for me to drive so far to work.

So, in asking, I want to know how far you drive, and also if it is worth it to you. I'd like to be able to tell him, "See, lots of people have a long commute!"

Of course I'd love it if this job were down the street, but such is not the case!

 

[crz4mm2]

Only about 20 minutes for me. But, I would drive farther to do what I love and make more money

 

[RachelEllen]

Originally posted by Aurora63
I am up for a job which is about an hour away, doing something I enjoy, at a decent raise from what I now make. DH thinks its ridiculous for me to drive so far to work.

So, in asking, I want to know how far you drive, and also if it is worth it to you. I'd like to be able to tell him, "See, lots of people have a long commute!"

Of course I'd love it if this job were down the street, but such is not the case!

One hour and ten minutes. Every day.

Try books on tape

Rachel

 

[oogieboogie]

6 minutes.
But I work with people who do 30 - 1 hr commutes one way daily.
There's also a woman who does a 1.5 hr commute one way each day - she's a VP so I'm sure she makes some good money.

 

[Pugdog007]

About 40 mins each way. Yes, to me it's worth it.

 

[pkasbohm]

about 30 seconds...from my bedroom to my living room Had to say it sorry!!! Both of my sisters drive 45min to 1 hr. each way to their work! Ofcourse where they live there isn't much to choose from!!

 

[Deb T.]

Sorry I can't help you on this one - my commute is ten minutes. But, the important thing is that you'd like your job. So, my vote would be to go for a job you like with a long commute rather than a job you dread for a short commute. Good luck.!

 

[workinggal]

5 minute commute and I love it!

 

[OhMari]

2 minutes, 2 whole blocks,
I hate my job after today and I am willing to drive 3 hours if need be! Who is the patron saint for new jobs? I think it is Joseph, St. Joseph, please find me a new job, NOW!

 

[MScott1851]

If I work at night, about 25 minutes...but if I work during the day, about 45-50, depending on traffic. The sad thing is I only live 18 miles from the hospital.

There are people who work with me who drive almost two hours...It takes my husband 35 minutes, and that is at 3:30am with NO traffic on an interstate.

 

[DVC-Don]

3.8 miles. Maybe 7 or 8 minutes

 

[NHAnn]

Originally posted by Aurora63
IOf course I'd love it if this job were down the street, but such is not the case!

Can't help you, sorry My job is not down the street, but sort of around the corner...3-5 minutes depending on traffic

 

[Tina]

It depends on traffic for me. My office is exactly 19 miles from my house but I can get there in anywhere from 25 minutes to an hour and a half. DH and I try to carpool when we can since that lane is faster, but its not always feasible. Traffic here is bad. I would rather drive farther without traffic that drive the distance I do, but sitting in bumper to bumper traffic.

 

[Sirius]

19 miles one way for me too. (20 - 25 minutes depending on traffic, but I've made it much quicker )

 

[WDWLVR]

6-7 minutes which is one of the reasons I've stayed put.

 

[jrydberg]

12 miles. Usually takes 35 mins, but can take up to an hour and a half.

 

[Kallison]

I used to commute to Princeton U. that was an hour away. Until I had kids, stayed home for 13 years and went back to work. I'm 10 min. away, couldn't be any further with the kids in school.

 

[kimwim8]

If I drove directly from home to work it would be about 8 - 10 minutes. But I drop the kids off at daycare first, so it ends up being about 45 minutes.

I used to commute 1 1/2 hours to work. I LOVED my job, but I couldn't do it any longer b/c of my kids. Someone else suggested too, the books on tape. I hated getting to work some days b/c I didn't want to stop listening!

Good luck with whatever you decide

Kim

 

[candykisses]

I drive 2 miles.

 

[catsrule]

15 min.