Anybody here have a really long work commute? 1 hour (or 50 miles) each way.

[oldtimer1]

Use to wake up at 3:30AM for a 105 mile trip to work. Hated it. I use to have to get out and walk around because of the pain of sitting on my ass for so long. I also use to work all kinds of shift work and holidays too.Nothing like working Christmas and New Years eve.  Nothing like working four ten hour nights having a day off then work 4 6AM days. All worth it. Retired in my 50's.

[Grape Ape]

if you provided a higher standard of living your wife wouldn't have to do this

bitch

Settle down, tubby.

[El Diablo Blanco]

I haven't applied yet, right now debating if its even worth it because of the 50 mile drive each way.

The job itself would be surreal, like truly one of those dream jobs if i do end up landing it (at least in my line of work)

The drive is almost all on an empty highway with pretty (maybe boring) scenery,


I just can't wrap my head around wasting two hours each day just on the road.

If it's your dream job, then why not move closer to it?  What's keeping you where you are now?

[Psychopath]

If it's your dream job, then why not move closer to it?  What's keeping you where you are now?

x2.

If i know i'll be working at a certain job for more than a year, i'd definitely move closer.

Unless you are tied down via home-ownership and/or spouses job.

But if it's a legit "dream job" with adequate salary, than selling and buying a new home is almost a mandatory logical step to take.

[jephrius]

You just started a thread admitting your inability to get rich. Pot calling kettle.

I began- not "started", but began- a thread detailing the average Getbigger's misguided notion that getting laid was an achievment. I then pointed out the masses of third world scum living in America's inner cities who look like garbage yet get laid and breed like moquitos on a hot August night. I went on to say that wealth building is the real challenge. I mentioned that rare is the man who creates true wealth. The type of wealth that makes every breath he takes in this world an absolute pleasure. Perhaps I was too humble, because I ommited the crowning jewel of this theory: I myself have conquered all financial barriers and I have become such a man. Life answers to me. Not the other way around.

[Psychopath]

I began- not "started", but began- a thread detailing the average Getbigger's misguided notion that getting laid was an achievment. I then pointed out the masses of third world scum living in America's inner cities who look like garbage yet get laid and breed like moquitos on a hot August night. I went on to say that wealth building is the real challenge. I mentioned that rare is the man who creates true wealth. The type of wealth that makes every breath he takes in this world an absolute pleasure. Perhaps I was too humble, because I ommited the crowning jewel of this theory: I myself have conquered all financial barriers and I have become such a man. Life answers to me. Not the other way around.

Please detail your glorious achievements.

[Seven Copper Coins]

Me and about 2 million other people did it for 20 years, but that's life if you live on long island,staten island, Jersey... and work in Manhattan. 90 minutes each way, minimum....and it was only 25 actual miles. The price you pay to live in the suburbs and have a home with a big yard, etc.

Still do it now, but not half as bad. The commute into Phoenix is under an hour....i can do that standing on my head after commuting into NYC.

[El Diablo Blanco]

Me and about 2 million other people did it for 20 years, but that's life if you live on long island,staten island, Jersey... and work in Manhattan. 90 minutes each way, minimum....and it was only 25 actual miles. The price you pay to live in the suburbs and have a home with a big yard, etc.

Still do it now, but not half as bad. The commute into Phoenix is under an hour....i can do that standing on my head after commuting into NYC.

I think the commute time depends on mode transportation.  I took a train from London to Bracknel every morning, about an hour each way for 6 months.  It was no big deal, I read the paper, chatted with people, the hour was easy.  But if I had to drive it, then I wouldn't enjoy it. I had a 45 minute commute and it drove me nuts, especially when there are accidents and it takes you 2 hours.

[The_Punisher]

not if the job is paying you very well and you're happy with the place...the commute feels so short... ...I know a dude here at my job who is an IT director and he's freaking commuting from Delaware to Maryland everyday and he's been doing it for 5yrs now......I'm sure he can't get the same job in Delaware paying him 167k/year.....hahahahahha......

[TommyBoy]

Does it really suck?  Do you absolutely hate it?  

Day in and day out, whats it like?

About half of my co-workers commute that far or more each day, there and back, to our job. Audio books. Get some. Getting the pay we get, with the benefits, makes it absolutely worth it.

[Overload]

I'm lucky enough to have a small condo about 5 miles from my office and a house out in the country about 90 minutes away.  I stay at the condo during the week and my house on the weekends.  Houston traffic is insane, it takes about 1 hour to go 20-30 miles most of the day.

There are people that i work with who drive well over 1 hour every day, but most of them come in at 6am and leave around 4pm so they beat the madness.

[Chadwick The Beta]

Settle down, tubby.

great comeback 

no wonder your wife makes you suck out bbc creampies

[Nails]

Burbank to Santa Monica at 5:30am its only 25min

from Santa Monica to Burbank at 5:30pm its about 1:30 to 2:00 drive, more if the dodgers, lakers, clippers, kings, concert, grammy, or whatever else they fucking have going on at the Staple center or dodger stadium

Fucking BLOOOOOOOOOWS! worst part of living in Los Angeles


i just listen to those knuckle heads john and ken on the way home,

[El Diablo Blanco]

easy solution for an hour commute.  Hire a hooker to go with you, have her blow you during the drive, then for the remaining 59 minutes you can converse with her.

[Nails]

easy solution for an hour commute.  Hire a hooker to go with you, have her blow you during the drive, then for the remaining 59 minutes you can converse with her.

[Grape Ape]

great comeback  

no wonder your wife makes you suck out bbc creampies

Doesn't make you any less fat, or hide the fact you've had to post under multiple accounts on a message board, chubso.

[cswol]

what about the cost in gas, that shit will hit your pockets like a ton of sand

[Chadwick The Beta]

Doesn't make you any less fat, or hide the fact you've had to post under multiple accounts on a message bored, chubso.

not nearly as fat as your bbc loving wife

[Teutonic Knight]

hi, barack obama

Obama travels in 5* flaying hotel, would you employ him as co-worker 

[BIG ACH]

If the traffic is moving, it flies by.

If you're sitting still for long periods, it sucks.

(I haven't forgotten about you Ach)

Yeah - I figured you guys have a lot going on these days.  Appreciate the help buddy, Just keeping my eyes open for everything around me.

If it's your dream job, then why not move closer to it?  What's keeping you where you are now?

Its a two year contract with potential of either continuing at that same location, being relocated to another branch, or just being let go when the contract is up.  I'm not against moving , but with this I Just feel so weary about moving for something that seems so open ended.

I'm lucky in that I have a job now, plus still working on my PhD, so I'm in no hurry to jump ship, but if the right thing comes along I might just make the switch.  

Think I might just apply, to see what happens.  Figure it out then, assuming I even get it.

[Leatherneck]

I commute 45 minutes each way every day. It doesn't bother me at all, in fact I think it helps me prep for the work day and unwind before going home.

[TommyBoy]

what about the cost in gas, that shit will hit your pockets like a ton of sand

That's why you don't buy a gas guzzling SUV for a daily driver and go for something with taste and class...like a Versa!

Seriously, most boring appliance on wheels I have ever driven but I can't argue the numbers in savings I get with the bland thing.


Also, the drive back from work lets a pre-workout do it's thing and kick in by the time you get to the gym. You can make advantages to it. Don't waste the time.

[BIG ACH]

what about the cost in gas, that shit will hit your pockets like a ton of sand

I forgot to add - the majority of the drive  is on a Toll road, with about 3-4 tolls each way, I have the E-pass so I don't slow down... but shit its still money lol


Whatever..... I applied, it'd be a good opportunity.... doubt i'll get it it, its pretty competitive.... but would be one hell of a position!

[TommyBoy]

I forgot to add - the majority of the drive  is on a Toll road, with about 3-4 tolls each way, I have the E-pass so I don't slow down... but shit its still money lol


Whatever..... I applied, it'd be a good opportunity.... doubt i'll get it it, its pretty competitive.... but would be one hell of a position!

Space X?

[BIG ACH]

Space X?

Same field....  I'm not gonna get into the details, but you get the idea.