How far do you drive to work? - Page 2

Flint · 07-24-2008, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by lookout123

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It sounds like a pretty great opportunity to me. I'm assuming that you make under $200K right now so having an extra $20K(>10%) increase is pretty awesome. When you add in the real world education and career growth opportunities it sounds like a real winner.

Another $20k would be nice for my family, for sure.

In reality, I would be making (at least) that same +$20k at any other facility offering this type of position. It's just that I've found this one, it looks like a great fit, and I really need the money rather urgently.

Another opportunity could open up 30 minutes away, but I can't wait around expecting that to happen. I've got to act.

glatt · 07-24-2008, 01:22 PM

You didn't tell us what your current commute is and how much of an increase this would be.

You have to figure out how many extra hours a day you will be spending away from your loved ones, and then decide if the improvement in your lifestyle from the extra money will be worth the decline in your lifestyle because your kids won't see as much of their dad.

Will you be leaving in the morning before your kids wake up and coming home after they are in bed? Only seeing them on the weekends?

bbro · 07-24-2008, 01:44 PM

My commute is about 35 miles depending on which route I choose at that time. Usually it takes me about 45 minutes, but again, it depends on the route. Traffic can also change in the span of 10 minutes.
I have left at 8:00 and gotten to work at 8:40-8:45. I have also left at 8:10 and barely made it to work by 9, usually a few minutes late. Coming home is completely different ballgame.

I hate it. If my current company offers me a permanent position (beginning of next year), I am so moving closer to work.

nowhereman · 07-24-2008, 03:10 PM

About a mile one way. It makes the insurance police crazy - they want to charge more for long commutes I guess. Good thing - close. Bad thing - too easy to "just go down to the studio for a minute".

bluecuracao · 07-24-2008, 05:05 PM

According to mapquest, if I drove to work it would take me 43 minutes to go 31.72 miles. I assume that would be without traffic--although it is a "reverse commute."

But I take public transit, which goes like this: 4 to 5 minutes on the subway, 40 minutes give or take on the train, and then about a half hour on the bus. The house-to-subway-to-train part is the most exciting and involves lots of running, because of course I leave my house at the latest possible second.

It's worth it not to drive, I think. I get to zone out on the train, and it's cheaper than having a car, at less than $150/month.

lookout123 · 07-24-2008, 05:14 PM

But that is an extra hour per day and you are limited as to where the public system will take you. I guess if you don't have to be mobile during the business day it wouldn't be a big deal... but still.

TheMercenary · 07-24-2008, 05:34 PM

Main job- 35 miles, Second job- 70 miles, other job-45 miles, other job- 35 miles, rare other job- 80 miles.

Yea, they are all worth it.

bluecuracao · 07-24-2008, 05:39 PM

True, and I'm also somewhat limited by the public transit timetable. Which for me means I have a great excuse not to stay too late at work.

SEPTA is a pretty big network, with the buses, trolleys, trains and subways. I haven't needed to go anywhere where they don't go yet.

lumberjim · 07-24-2008, 06:01 PM

60 miles one way. 0:55 - 1:05 going fast on saturday morning with no traffic.

During the weeK? I plan for 1:40 minutes, and am usually late in the morning. The worst thing is when I'm here until 11 and then get stuck sitting in construction on the sure kill. that's hurts my taint.

yes, it's worth it. been doing it 4 years now.

lookout123 · 07-24-2008, 06:30 PM

Wow. It's been that long already?

zippyt · 07-24-2008, 06:58 PM

on average from 10 minuets ( about 7-8 miles ) To 4+ hrs ( 200 + miles ) , every now and then 12++ hrs ( 600 ++ miles ) , oh these are 1 way distances ,
But I drive a company truck , they pay for the gas , maint , etc,,,
Plus I start getting paid as soon as the truck starts , and stop when I get home .
Oh and I can use the truck as much as I want ,

barefoot serpent · 07-25-2008, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMercenary

Main job- 35 miles, Second job- 70 miles, other job-45 miles, other job- 35 miles, rare other job- 80 miles.

Yea, they are all worth it.

it's tough being a gigolo

me: ~1.5 mi. and I take the long way to avoid traffic on a bike.

freshnesschronic · 07-25-2008, 01:38 PM

Less than 15 miles to my farthest destination (Chicago golf sites) on the northside of Chicago, although it takes the same amount of time to get to south west side site even though it is less distance (congestion and time of day are the factors).

If I hadn't moved to the city for the summer I'd be commuting an hour 15 to the northside, and just under an hour to the rest of my destinations.

Yes it's worth it. This summer internship is what I need to get my foot in the door.

miketrees · 07-26-2008, 06:45 AM

I take about 45 minutes to work. It pisses me right off if I do it in peak hour, then it takes an hour.
So I am leaving the job and going 1000km north to work in a small coastal town where I will have no driving to do.
I worked from home for about 20 years and I just cant stand driving to work, it really sucks and it takes too much of your life away

Flint · 07-26-2008, 11:04 PM

So, miketrees, lurk around AG much...following links back to the Cellar?

Edit: If so, you'd know that the infamous Michael has returned, promising bug fixes to restore 2002-era functionality.

07-24-2008, 05:14 PM	#21
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	But that is an extra hour per day and you are limited as to where the public system will take you. I guess if you don't have to be mobile during the business day it wouldn't be a big deal... but still. __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

07-24-2008, 05:34 PM	#22
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	Main job- 35 miles, Second job- 70 miles, other job-45 miles, other job- 35 miles, rare other job- 80 miles. Yea, they are all worth it. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

07-24-2008, 06:01 PM	#24
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	60 miles one way. 0:55 - 1:05 going fast on saturday morning with no traffic. During the weeK? I plan for 1:40 minutes, and am usually late in the morning. The worst thing is when I'm here until 11 and then get stuck sitting in construction on the sure kill. that's hurts my taint. yes, it's worth it. been doing it 4 years now. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

07-24-2008, 06:30 PM	#25
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	Wow. It's been that long already? __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

07-24-2008, 06:58 PM	#26
zippyt LONG LIVE KING ZIPPY! per Feetz Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 7,661	on average from 10 minuets ( about 7-8 miles ) To 4+ hrs ( 200 + miles ) , every now and then 12++ hrs ( 600 ++ miles ) , oh these are 1 way distances , But I drive a company truck , they pay for the gas , maint , etc,,, Plus I start getting paid as soon as the truck starts , and stop when I get home . Oh and I can use the truck as much as I want , __________________ "Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get. " Brother Dave Gardner

07-24-2008, 01:22 PM	#17
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	You didn't tell us what your current commute is and how much of an increase this would be. You have to figure out how many extra hours a day you will be spending away from your loved ones, and then decide if the improvement in your lifestyle from the extra money will be worth the decline in your lifestyle because your kids won't see as much of their dad. Will you be leaving in the morning before your kids wake up and coming home after they are in bed? Only seeing them on the weekends?

07-24-2008, 01:44 PM	#18
bbro Insert witty comment here Join Date: May 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,182	My commute is about 35 miles depending on which route I choose at that time. Usually it takes me about 45 minutes, but again, it depends on the route. Traffic can also change in the span of 10 minutes. I have left at 8:00 and gotten to work at 8:40-8:45. I have also left at 8:10 and barely made it to work by 9, usually a few minutes late. Coming home is completely different ballgame. I hate it. If my current company offers me a permanent position (beginning of next year), I am so moving closer to work.

07-24-2008, 03:10 PM	#19
nowhereman sliding down the razor blade of life Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: just over the edge Posts: 228	About a mile one way. It makes the insurance police crazy - they want to charge more for long commutes I guess. Good thing - close. Bad thing - too easy to "just go down to the studio for a minute".

07-24-2008, 05:05 PM	#20
bluecuracao in a mood, not cupcake Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 3,034	According to mapquest, if I drove to work it would take me 43 minutes to go 31.72 miles. I assume that would be without traffic--although it is a "reverse commute." But I take public transit, which goes like this: 4 to 5 minutes on the subway, 40 minutes give or take on the train, and then about a half hour on the bus. The house-to-subway-to-train part is the most exciting and involves lots of running, because of course I leave my house at the latest possible second. It's worth it not to drive, I think. I get to zone out on the train, and it's cheaper than having a car, at less than $150/month.

07-24-2008, 05:39 PM	#23
bluecuracao in a mood, not cupcake Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 3,034	True, and I'm also somewhat limited by the public transit timetable. Which for me means I have a great excuse not to stay too late at work. SEPTA is a pretty big network, with the buses, trolleys, trains and subways. I haven't needed to go anywhere where they don't go yet.

07-25-2008, 01:38 PM	#28
freshnesschronic Professor Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,555	Less than 15 miles to my farthest destination (Chicago golf sites) on the northside of Chicago, although it takes the same amount of time to get to south west side site even though it is less distance (congestion and time of day are the factors). If I hadn't moved to the city for the summer I'd be commuting an hour 15 to the northside, and just under an hour to the rest of my destinations. Yes it's worth it. This summer internship is what I need to get my foot in the door.

07-26-2008, 06:45 AM	#29
miketrees Regulator of Squalor Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 37	I take about 45 minutes to work. It pisses me right off if I do it in peak hour, then it takes an hour. So I am leaving the job and going 1000km north to work in a small coastal town where I will have no driving to do. I worked from home for about 20 years and I just cant stand driving to work, it really sucks and it takes too much of your life away

07-26-2008, 11:04 PM	#30
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	So, miketrees, lurk around AG much...following links back to the Cellar? Edit: If so, you'd know that the infamous Michael has returned, promising bug fixes to restore 2002-era functionality. __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio** Last edited by Flint; 07-26-2008 at 11:11 PM.

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