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For those that have a huge commute..

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CaseyGirl
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For those that have a huge commute..

like I used to (worked in Manhattan and commuted from NJ 1.5 hrs each way). I have seen a few people post that they are seriously thinking about switching jobs to work closer to home...and I have to say, although I got stuck with a horrible job, the fact that I am usually home within 30-40 min makes my day and my overall life so much easier. I can do things after work, I get more household stuff done.....just food for thought for those of you thinking about it Chat Icon

Posted 9/7/06 2:55 PM
 
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MrsRbk
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Re: For those that have a huge commute..

I second that! I definately don't miss my 5 hours of commuting a day!

Posted 9/7/06 2:56 PM
 

johnsae
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Re: For those that have a huge commute..

thanks....i quit today. the commute was killing me and i can't wait to be within 30 min of home again. i think it really makes a huge diff...i need a balance in my life with my work time and my personal time and with my current commute i just wasn't getting that balance at all.

Posted 9/7/06 2:56 PM
 

Shroggie
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Re: For those that have a huge commute..

My mom was commuting about 3-4 hours total a day to work for a long time. She was getting paid very good money, but she had no time for anything. About 6 months ago she took a huge pay cut (about$25,000) to work closer to home. She is so much happier, and has time for herself now.

Posted 9/7/06 2:57 PM
 

chikita315
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Re: For those that have a huge commute..

I currently have a long commute and it definitely sux. I don't know if I would be able to find a position like mine any closer, so for now I'm stuck commuting.

Posted 9/7/06 2:59 PM
 

CaseyGirl
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Jen - counting my blessings...

Re: For those that have a huge commute..

Posted by johnsae

thanks....i quit today. the commute was killing me and i can't wait to be within 30 min of home again. i think it really makes a huge diff...i need a balance in my life with my work time and my personal time and with my current commute i just wasn't getting that balance at all.



i know, you inspired my post because you remind me of me when i first moved to jersey Chat Icon

Posted 9/7/06 3:02 PM
 

kriss2c
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Re: For those that have a huge commute..

Posted by chikita315

I currently have a long commute and it definitely sux. I don't know if I would be able to find a position like mine any closer, so for now I'm stuck commuting.



I'm in the same situation too.... oh well.

Most days I don't mind the commute - just when traffic is bad on the NJ turnpike. Chat Icon

Posted 9/7/06 3:06 PM
 

SweetestOfPeas
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Re: For those that have a huge commute..

I would never want more than an hour commute - at MOST! IMO, quality of life is the most important to me and when you have to spend hours everyday commuting, it's miserable!

Posted 9/7/06 3:10 PM
 

tourist

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Re: For those that have a huge commute..

For those of you that switched, was it hard to find a job?

Did you switch feilds?

I look occasionally, btu I don't see much in my feild in the suburbs --I only know of one company & they are only sorta related to my current feild.

I was obsessed with working close to home for a while, but now I am trying to get a work form home deal with my curent job.

Message edited 9/7/2006 3:43:38 PM.

Posted 9/7/06 3:32 PM
 

kerrycec03
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Re: For those that have a huge commute..

this is why we are looking to move into Eastern Queens/Western Suffolk. We both commute to NYC from Central Islip LIRR everyday. My commute is about 2.5 hours a day and hubby's is 3 hours a day (he works off peak hours).
But for what we both do, NYC is our best bet. I do enjoy working in NYC. Now when we have kids I will consider something. Problem is I work in media television sales so my only opition really for $$$ is cablevision but they actually did cutbacks in that department a while back, but I have sent them my resume several times.

Message edited 9/7/2006 3:39:57 PM.

Posted 9/7/06 3:38 PM
 

leese
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Re: For those that have a huge commute..

I've been looking for 3 months for a new position closer to home (NJ). It has been so hard for me because there isn't MUCH out there for what I do and it's been difficult for me to keep going on interviews and finding nada!

But the main reason why I am keeping the search on is exactly this...I can only imagine how much nicer it'll be not to be a slave to the train schedule and to get home quicker and happier than I do now!

Thanks for this post!

Posted 9/7/06 3:41 PM
 
 

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