Reply #26: Then I'd say go with the closest one [View All]

[krispos42]

An hour and a half is a long time to spend in the car. Books on tape would help that quite a bit, but still, it's three hours a day away from friend and family, plus wear and tear on the car and the gas. Us liberals are suppose to be concerned about the environment or sumptin'... :-)

I guess it matters less if you're single.

I faced a similar dilemma when my job moved. My commute went from 25 minutes of easy and usually traffic-free highway driving to an hour and a half. I was dropping a hundred bucks a week on gas just in commuting. And when you're working on a factory floor, that's a lot of money. Plus, there was the risk of my beater being put out to pasture sooner than I'd like.

Besides, I was living with two other roommates and wanted my own place. So, rather than quit and find a new place to work, I moved up as close to work as I could. Now my commute is 3 minutes or less! :-)

But it sounds like with the second job, you'll be both making more money and spending less money. I'd tell the first job "hey, I got a better offer that's a lot closer and I think that's the right move for me." Either they'll sweeten the pot or wish you a fond farewell.

Good luck!