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1.5 hrs x 2 x 260days= 780 hrs/ 24hrs=32.5 days in year just to drive. One month in a year just to drive
Rising Star
That’s a very good way of looking at it actually. Not worth it at all, especially as I wouldn’t be getting paid for it
I regret my 40min-1hr commute but I’m 5 days in office and have a toddler at home.
Rising Star
How close would you realistically want to be to the office?
You don't state your circumstances, but is it possible for you to move closer to the job eventually?
Rising Star
I can move in around 9-12 months time which I may be tempted to do
I would consider it if I was willing and able to move closer after some time to make sure the job is as good as it appears. 1.5 hours each way is doable for a while, but probably not really sustainable long term.
Rising Star
I might be able to move closer in the next 9-12 months but not sure I’d be willing to stick out the long commute for that long. It’s a tough one
Depends on if it's hybrid or you're expected to go 5 days a week. Is that 1.5 hours each way or roundtrip? If it's 2 days a week in office, 1.5 hours roundtrip, that isn't too bad.
Rising Star
5 days a week in the office
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How many days per week? A 1.5 hour drive each way for 5 days per week might be a no from me. That's 3 hours per day in driving alone, plus the 8-9 hours per day at the location, that's 11-12 hours each day. After a while this will be exhausting, and you would want to be doing something else.
But it's up to you to decide how far is too far to drive each way. Also have to take into consideration the price of gas, rare and tear on your vehicle.
Rising Star
Thanks for the feedback, it’s definitely something I’m still thinking about because the job does seem really appealing. I think there’s a chance that I might just regret it after a little while though
If it's 1.5 hours each way, absolutely not
Rising Star
That’s what I’m leaning towards thinking as well