How far would you travel to work?

Steve916 · 22nd July 2013, 10:41

I've recently been offered the chance to work for Jaguar Land Rover

The problem is that it is an hour and a half drive each way from where I live. I'm not in a position to up sticks and move there at the moment. What are your thoughts? How far do you travel?

SapperGB · 22nd July 2013, 10:55

I do a 50 mile round trip, when doing 9-5pm for my first few weeks it was a minimum of 1.5hours each way. now im down to 40 mins each way working shifts

James.uk · 22nd July 2013, 10:59

When I was working, I imposed a limit of 70 miles each way, any further and I would book into a B&B....
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Typhoon190 · 22nd July 2013, 11:00

I'm lucky, and only live around 2 miles from work. A long drive is less than ideal, however a job offer like that is hard to refuse. Nice one.

derekosb · 22nd July 2013, 11:17

I'm a 60 mile round trip, but it's a relatively easy commute at about 40 mins each way.

The things you have to ask yourself is: "How much do I really want the job?" I suspect from the fact that you posted the question, the answer is quite a lot!!

So, if you can't move at the moment (but would in the medium to longer term) then you have to look at how best you can get to the new job and the costs.

A 1 & 1/2 hr drive is quite a commute but if is only for 3 months you could probably handle it. 6 months, maybe a bit more of an issue.

Options?

Stay 4 nights in a Premier Inn/Travelodge (if you can find the cheap rooms) and travel on a Monday and Friday. Weigh this up with the cost of fuel and the hassle of the 3 hr commute versus the family situation. Only you know what that balance will be. Perhaps commute some weeks, hotel the others (or a B & B if you can find one).

If the job is really what you want I'm sure you will find a way in the short term to deal with the situation.

Good luck in whatever you decide.

Derek

stevemac · 22nd July 2013, 11:28

I used to work in Staples Corner, north London, travelling from Farnborough. Usually about 1.5 to 2 hours each way, except at times like Fridays before a bank holiday when you could easily add an hour to the journey. Long term its a killer, did it for 4 years and then looked for something closer. You will not be wanting to do that sort of journey in your 1.8. Look for a small diesel. I had a 1.6 Golf. Bought it with around 50k on the clock and added another 150k to it. Past it on to another member of my family who put another 50k on it. Great car despite not having power steering.
Now work so close that I could walk to work if I wasn't so lazy

drewesq · 22nd July 2013, 12:17

max 1 hour each way, and that would have to be either amazing pay or a job I really wanted!

Weso · 22nd July 2013, 12:25

Too far I fear,

I had to take a job just outside Chelmsford whilst living close to Norwich.
78 miles and near on 2 hours each way.

Was a killer both to my car and my marriage, suffered it for almost 3 years,
young family as well with all the demands on your time when you get home.

Turned me grey as well as other issues,

Would not do it again, personally,

Being do-able is down a lot to your family set up and there acceptance of it.

Sorry cannot be more positive

Steve75vvc · 22nd July 2013, 12:37

I had a similar thing happen to me, I applied for a job at a subaru dealership not thinking I would even get a interview which I did, it was 45miles 1hr away and said to myself it wasn't to far away, I went in for a trial shift which ended up being a 2 day thing.
When I sat down and worked out my mileage a year it was 20,000 miles a year and with cost of fuel and maintenance on the car I had to turn down the job as it worked out I would be on more money yes, but take out traveling costs and maintenance on car and time traveling I was worst off and out the house for longer then I am now.

carguy143 · 22nd July 2013, 12:40

I do a 45 mile round trip from Cockerham to Preston and back every day. This is only til november when my static caravan site season is over.

Rik.

22nd July 2013, 10:41	#1
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22nd July 2013, 10:55	#2
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22nd July 2013, 11:17	#5
derekosb Occasional interested visitor Kia SOUL EV Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 4,251 Thanks: 35 Thanked 27 Times in 14 Posts	I'm a 60 mile round trip, but it's a relatively easy commute at about 40 mins each way. The things you have to ask yourself is: "How much do I really want the job?" I suspect from the fact that you posted the question, the answer is quite a lot!! So, if you can't move at the moment (but would in the medium to longer term) then you have to look at how best you can get to the new job and the costs. A 1 & 1/2 hr drive is quite a commute but if is only for 3 months you could probably handle it. 6 months, maybe a bit more of an issue. Options? Stay 4 nights in a Premier Inn/Travelodge (if you can find the cheap rooms) and travel on a Monday and Friday. Weigh this up with the cost of fuel and the hassle of the 3 hr commute versus the family situation. Only you know what that balance will be. Perhaps commute some weeks, hotel the others (or a B & B if you can find one). If the job is really what you want I'm sure you will find a way in the short term to deal with the situation. Good luck in whatever you decide. Derek __________________ Vauxhall Ampera Scottish Members Guestmap here. Just click on your location to add a marker.

22nd July 2013, 11:28	#6
stevemac This is my second home Jaguar X Type 2.2D Estate Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Farnborough Posts: 4,306 Thanks: 6 Thanked 13 Times in 6 Posts	I used to work in Staples Corner, north London, travelling from Farnborough. Usually about 1.5 to 2 hours each way, except at times like Fridays before a bank holiday when you could easily add an hour to the journey. Long term its a killer, did it for 4 years and then looked for something closer. You will not be wanting to do that sort of journey in your 1.8. Look for a small diesel. I had a 1.6 Golf. Bought it with around 50k on the clock and added another 150k to it. Past it on to another member of my family who put another 50k on it. Great car despite not having power steering. Now work so close that I could walk to work if I wasn't so lazy __________________ • • • • • • • • Steve “People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day.” Winnie-the-Pooh http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/n...5/twitter1.jpg

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carguy143 This is my second home MG ZT 190+ Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Skelmersdale, Lancs Posts: 3,027 Thanks: 163 Thanked 161 Times in 122 Posts	I do a 45 mile round trip from Cockerham to Preston and back every day. This is only til november when my static caravan site season is over. Rik. __________________ "You don't park a ZT, you simply allow it to rest until next time." It may not happen very often but if I say something helpful please hit the "thanks" button as it helps other users. Thank you. No. 16 of only 52 Nocturne Blue 75/ZT ever produced. ONLY TEN of these were ZT 190+ http://badges.fuelly.com/images/sig-uk/263467.png

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James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	When I was working, I imposed a limit of 70 miles each way, any further and I would book into a B&B.... ...

22nd July 2013, 11:00	#4
Typhoon190 This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Monogram Typhoon Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 4,707 Thanks: 328 Thanked 557 Times in 443 Posts	I'm lucky, and only live around 2 miles from work. A long drive is less than ideal, however a job offer like that is hard to refuse. Nice one.

22nd July 2013, 12:17	#7
drewesq Posted a thing or two 75 Tourer Auto Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Exeter Posts: 1,085 Thanks: 148 Thanked 43 Times in 41 Posts	max 1 hour each way, and that would have to be either amazing pay or a job I really wanted!

22nd July 2013, 12:25	#8
Weso I really should get out more....... Mondeo ST TDCI Estate Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Norwich Posts: 2,834 Thanks: 919 Thanked 358 Times in 284 Posts	Too far I fear, I had to take a job just outside Chelmsford whilst living close to Norwich. 78 miles and near on 2 hours each way. Was a killer both to my car and my marriage, suffered it for almost 3 years, young family as well with all the demands on your time when you get home. Turned me grey as well as other issues, Would not do it again, personally, Being do-able is down a lot to your family set up and there acceptance of it. Sorry cannot be more positive

22nd July 2013, 12:37	#9
Steve75vvc Regular poster Rover 75 saloon/ MG ZT tourer Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Launceston Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I had a similar thing happen to me, I applied for a job at a subaru dealership not thinking I would even get a interview which I did, it was 45miles 1hr away and said to myself it wasn't to far away, I went in for a trial shift which ended up being a 2 day thing. When I sat down and worked out my mileage a year it was 20,000 miles a year and with cost of fuel and maintenance on the car I had to turn down the job as it worked out I would be on more money yes, but take out traveling costs and maintenance on car and time traveling I was worst off and out the house for longer then I am now.