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Would you consider 1.45h commute?

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  • Glad we have all helped with our varying opinions Good luck!!!
  • Kt8
    Kt8 Posts: 255 Forumite
    i do about 1 hr 10mins commute each way. been a year now and i loathe it. effects my quality of life so much, was fine at 1st but then the drive home is the worst after a long stressfull day, im shattered time i get home and just want to sleep whereas before used to go the gym, go out etc.
    alot of miles each day and car eats petrol
  • For those a bit worn down by the commute: you could treat yourself to an iPod or similar and an Audible subscription and listen to audiobooks while you commute. Works/ed for me :)
  • clb776
    clb776 Posts: 647 Forumite
    I commuted for an hour and a half each way for 5 years. The money made it worth it, but I was exhausted. If you think you will enjoy the job more, go for it! But it is not easy in the long term.
  • Jinx
    Jinx Posts: 1,766 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    clb776 wrote: »
    I commuted for an hour and a half each way for 5 years. The money made it worth it, but I was exhausted. If you think you will enjoy the job more, go for it! But it is not easy in the long term.

    Ditto, did this timeline and I too was exhausted as thats the minimum time it takes and waiting for public transport in winter is horrendous.... (though Im in the sticks, I almost envy those that use the tube lol)
    Light Bulb Moment - 11th Nov 2004 - Debt Free Day - 25th Mar 2011 :j
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