Should you take a job with a longer commute?

A good rule of thumb in deciding if the commute will kill the new job opportunity is to actually do it. You may save this test for a point further along in the hiring process – say, for an interview. Just make sure you do it on a day you would be commuting into the office, around the time you would be traveling.

Should I commute or live close to work?

By living closer to work, you could also have more transportation options available. Long commutes often require a car, but if you’re within a few miles of the office, then walking, biking, or public transportation may be possible. Your car won’t be the only thing getting less wear and tear from a short commute.

Why is commute good?

We achieve and help others to achieve. Commutes help us to reconnect with all the purposes that working taps into, a precursor to improved productivity and job satisfaction.

How many hours do people spend commuting each year?

Commuting in America: how much it takes out of your year When added up, that equals around 152 hours every year spent in the car on your way to work. Those hours work out to about 19 full workdays each year.

Here is what you should consider before taking a “better” job with a longer (or different) commute. Something to think about when you have a commute are your options for travel. In a big city, there might be public transit, like trains, subways and buses, you can take for all or some of your commute.

Which states have the best and worst work commutes?

Fortunately, U.S. News ranked states based on the average time it took a commuter to get to work. According to the research, states with the best work commutes include North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Nebraska, Kansas, Wyoming, Iowa, Alaska, Idaho and Utah. For more information about each of these state’s average work commutes, check here.

Is a long work commute too much of a hassle?

If so, a long work commute several times a week may not be too much of a hassle. Do you have long hours that are often unpredictable? If so, it may be important for you to live close to the office just in case you’re needed. After all, being needed at work for long periods of time and on weekends means you may be making more trips into the office.

Is an hour commute easy or a burden?

For one person, an hour commute may be easy, for another, it will be a terrible burden. In this fragile job market, having a job must be the first consideration.