Commute to Work?

Don't blame your friend for quitting the job that took her two hours each way to commute to work. Another option might have been to stay in a motel/hotel a couple of nights a week unless she had family or pets. Many years ago I drove 45 minutes to an hour each way to work. I did carpool with a friend but she was such a horrible driver I ended up driving us each day. That job lasted about a year and neither of us could stand the driving in the rush hour traffic both ways. At the particular time we worked this distance from home, we watched the Arch being built. Too bad I didn't take a camera to work and take shots of the progress. What did I know back then!

I don't work as I'm a stay at home mom. However, when it comes to my husband his job takes him just about anywhere there is work. Sometimes it's only a 10 minute drive there. Other times it's 2 or 3 hours one way. So far the farthest he's had to travel for work was 9 hours. Fortunately he was able to fly instead of drive. My husband has been with his current job for the past 8 and a half years now. Even though he isn't crazy about it, I don't see him leaving it anytime soon, unless they were to go broke, that is. He's been in this line of work for so long, it is second nature to him. LOL Happy mylotting!

hello ilyzium, it took me fifteen minutes to drive in going to work. but i only use my car when i am on day shift. it's because we have an extension service when i am on afternoon and night shift.this way, i can save money for the gas. too bad that your friend having a hard time in going to her job. hope she can find one that is just near her place.

the place where i live is only 20 to 30 mins. away from where i work. i usually take a taxicab to and from work. there are jeepneys that ply the route but i have to take two rides to get to where i work. the best thing ur friend could have done was to take a temporary residence at the place where he worked. that would have saved him time to commute, he didn't need to wake up early, and it would have saved him effort in driving and, maybe cost of expenses.

My friends wanted me to join them in a call center. It was approximately 30-45 minutes away from where I lived, and basing on that, it was already far for me. Having shifts that were around 12 midnight or in the wee hours of the morning, it was hard for me already. And having a work place 2 hours away?? I think I'd pass on that. But if the company can fetch me from my home, then maybe I'll reconsider. Ehehehe. Talk about demanding! :)

i com ute about a 100 miles round trip each day , i get paid aroung 18,000 a year, with the jobs the way they are you have to travel to make any money

This is now my biggest problem. The place I am working is just 20min walk from home…by bus, it would take just about 6 to 7 minutes so though the company is going thru a lot of turmoil, I’m hanging on in the hope that things might become better gradually. I’ve looked up a lot of other jobs with good pay but the distance seems just too much. One company was very good actually but it would take me at least 2hrs to go and then 2hrs to come home in the evening…no way!

i am pretty lucky that i only work a very short bus ride (5 minutes) from home so i can leave at 8:30 and be there by quarter to nine in the morning. i only have to walk about 5 minutes to get to the bus too so thats good as well.

Now I'm working in company near my house. It takes me about 15 minutes to go there. So I can sleep more a little. I have just go to work so I can't adapt this situation. I need more time to sleep. Now I work all day and study every night and every weekend. So I really really need sleep.

Hi ilyzium, In my country of origin I experienced commuting two jeepney rides from home to my place of work. It takes me an hour or so before reaching my office considering the traffic. It's been a headache commuting during rainy days as no jeepneys are available because of the traffic and passengers needs to run after several jeepneys soaking from the rain. Those were the days, while in abroad (middle east) the tedious part is waiting for the bus under the heat of the sun. And now, I begun to realize how convenient it is to drive my own going to and from the office.

It all depends on how much money I'm spending on gad. If I'm spending the extra money earned on gas then I would find it a total waste of time and energy. I would find something closer.

I would still do my calculations even if the job is well paid. Opportunity costs for example. Maybe, these 4 hours of commuting would be better spent with my family or myself (some me time). Or, I could find a less paying job within walking distance from my home and make-up for the salary difference by taking odd jobs whenever I feel like it. With all the stress in commuting, I would eventually develop ulcers and spend more for healthcare that in the end it is not worth it at all.

Good day ilyzium I don't have problem with regards to commuting for as long as I am safe. But with your statement wherein it requires me to travel at least two hours. I think i will not accept the job because it's very stressfull sitting in transportation or driving for a long period of time everyday. I prefer to have a wrking area that is just a walk away or at least near from my house so that it will be easy for me to check out the house or my pet whenever I miss her. I don't care if the salary is big compared with a minimum the important is it can generate me an income in order for me to survive.

if the friend didn't have family commitments like staying in a particular school district, why not move closer to the job? I had a friend in similar situation, she was leaving her house at like 5:00 in the morning to get in by 8. she moved. we don't 'hang out' as much anymore, but we are still in touch and get together every couple of months.

Maybe if the salary is good enough, then I would consider renting a place nearby instead rather than to commute or drive to and fro everyday. It's a lot more tiring plus you waste 4 hours of your time on the road. I don't think that would be wise. I have two kids at home waiting for me and I don't want to waste precious time in travel alone, even if the pay is that great.

It depends on the job I think. If the job was really challenging and interesting and if I had great co-workers, I would consider commuting for 2 hours, but money isn't the the most important thing to me, and if the salary was the only good thing about the job, I probably wouldn't do it. In that case I would prefer to earn less money and spend less time on transportation. Some years ago I had a really good job, it was in another city, so I had to spend about an hour on transportation each day. One day someone offered me a similar job in my own city, and I decided to take it, because it would be a lot easier. After a while I relialized that I had made a mistake, because the job in my own city was much more stressful and the atmosphere was very unpleasant. In my new job I had to spend less time on transportation, but I missed my old job a lot, because I enjoyed it so much more than the new job.

On my first job I had to commute for one and a half hours - take a jeepney (its the most common public transport in my country), then catch the train then take two more jeepneys before finally reaching my place of work. It was too taxing but it was my first job, and I knew it's hard to find another job when you're just starting, so I stayed. After that one I have always considered location when looking for a job, it has to be very accessible and near where I live so I don't get to wear out myself going and leaving the office everyday.

i do commute going to work. i have been doing this for 4 years now. for me it is okay to commute than drive my own car.

I commute 30 minutes going to work and if my father drive me for work, it just take 15minutes on my way to office. I think your friend must prefer to look for a job near to her/his place than working and commuting for 2 hours one way everyday. It is very hard or can create stress.

it would be better i f work is just a few walks away from home. that way i wont be late and its easier and no hassle in commuting. traffic is a headache, especially when it also rains! whew!