Commuting: Sucking The Life Out of You
How much does your commute cost you each month? More importantly, how much of your personal time do you spend commuting each day to and from work and is it worth it?
Use this to calculator to find out how much it costs you to commute, reguardless if public transportation is available. This will give you a good had number how much you are paying each month.
So the big question, location or time?
I have found that most people simply value living in a bigger houses with bigger kitchens, bigger great rooms, bigger garages (to store junk), bigger basements, higher ceilings, his and hers sinks, walk in closets (for more clothes that we do not need), king size beds, etc. The distance of the commute usually comes second.
In most parts of America, one can live in a small ranch or even a town home close to work or insist on living in a house farther out and spend their free time commuting. The thought of more space and more stuff usually wins out. Classic American consumerism. This is the very same reason we drive SUVs, shop too much, spend too much, etc. Ever wonder why our country is dependent on foreign oil and why our energy costs are skyrocketing?
Most people want to live in bigger and newer houses. These newer digs are farther away from most jobs. Depending on your circumstances, you may find that getting a job closer to home may be worth taking a slightly lower salary if you are saving the money and time. Only you know what is best for your unique situation take all of these different ideas into consideration.
If you decide to take steps to reduce commute costs you may find that you not only saved money, but you have more of your day to do what you want. You might even discover you do have the time to focus on accomplishing a goal you have been putting off because you just could not find the time.
What is the total commute time for you each day? Mine time is 1 hour.
Labels: commuting, time saving tip
Posted By: Joe on Saturday, April 05, 2008
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