How far would you be willing to travel for a job?

I have an interview with a company 80 miles from where I live. It is a monday thru friday job, no weekends or holidays. I currently work at a basic care facility 32 hours a week just about every holiday and every other weekend. I worked here before I graduated with my RN and they continue to pay me my LPN wage with no mention of increasing the pay.

I have been unable to get an RN job here in town and have had to look elsewhere. I am a little hesitant about the commute because of the weather during the winter. I know I would like this job and all it entails, but again the commute is quite a distance.

So how far do you travel for work or would be willing to travel for a job?
I drive about 50 miles one way.

I used to drive 45 miles each way, but some folks I worked with were doing 70+ miles one way. A lot depends on the roads you will travel - freeways? fast and well tended? Multiple routes if traffic boggs down? If it works out would moving closer be an option? Will the extra road time away from home be a problem for you and your family?

Quote from kesrI used to drive 45 miles each way, but some folks I worked with were doing 70+ miles one way. A lot depends on the roads you will travel - freeways? fast and well tended? Multiple routes if traffic boggs down? If it works out would moving closer be an option? Will the extra road time away from home be a problem for you and your family?

I used to live 120 miles from my place of employment one-way, 240 miles round trip. This was back in 2003 and 2004, which was before I became a nurse. I've been on many commutes; hence, my user name is appropriate.

I moved from Boston to Tampa, FL....enough said haha

I went from Springfield, Missouri to New Haven, Connecticut for a job. If the conditions and money are right, I would go to the moon for the experience. Traveling gives you great experience and they pay for a lot of things like housing, utilites and such.

Quote from jennilamb007I went from Springfield, Missouri to New Haven, Connecticut for a job. If the conditions and money are right, I would go to the moon for the experience. Traveling gives you great experience and they pay for a lot of things like housing, utilites and such.

You are being totally taken advantage of at your current place, you need a change. Best of luck!

160mi round trip. I would do it for the right pay and atmosphere. Then again, I love to drive. Especially when I'm driving home. I crank up that music and it helps me unwind. Better than a glass of wine.

There is something to be said for getting every weekend off and all holidays off. I have that set up right now and I have never had that before. It used to be that I had to fight to get the days off that I wanted. I would want it even if I had to commute a long way. I am glad that you have found a position that respects your new title. You worked hard for it and a company should recognize it by paying you fairly. Take care, Jen

I would do that commute if it were a good job AND I was pretty darn sure that I wouldn't find anything close to comparable where I was currently living. If it were feasible, I would most definitely consider moving closer though. Good luck.

I currently drive 46 miles each way, M-F. I do not mind the drive, but would not want to make it any further. However, if it meant getting out of a bad job situation into a better one, I just might do it. Keep gas costs in mind when budgeting. I had a pickup truck when I started this commute and gas cost me over $400 per month...we were broke. I traded it in on a Prius and now it costs me about $25 per week, more if I drive it a lot on the weekends. It can be a budget buster so be sure and calculate it carefully before you find yourself in a financial bind.