How long would you commute to get to a part-time job?

Question

would you commute over 60 minutes if it pays slightly above minimum wage?

Answer 1

I make $10.30 an hour and commute 25 minutes each way.  But for me it is worth it, because I am a stay at home mom, and with my baby now in school, this gets me out of the house, the only reason why I started working.  And, I still come out on top.  (Plus, I have semi-retired my mini-van and bought a 08' Nissan Sentra)

Answer 2

I would travel perhaps no more than 15-20 min. for a PT job.

However - if that PT job is directly related to a career I was trying to persue and gain more experience in and it was the closest place that would hire me - then I would consider it, at least for a temporary amount of time.

Answer 3

You really have to break down the numbers. I was making $10/hr and driving 40 minutes to work one way. Adding it up each week after paying for gas I wasn't bringing in enough to cover all our bills so it became a problem quick. It was enough to cover bills if I didn't have to pay for gas but we have a van and an suv so neither are the greatest. If you still live with your parents and or you don't have any debt and/or it is directly involved with a career you are wanting to enter then yes go ahead and do it. Especially if its a job that you would love. If its just because its a place that hired you and its only a so so job then its probably not worth it and you won't last long anyways.

Answer 4

no find something close by

Answer 5

I agree with DsnyMom, you have to do the math. Fortunately there are tools that can help you out. First, figure out how much you will be making each month from this job (after taxes). Then use this calculator (http://www.joblessncollege.com/content/c... to figure out how much your commute will cost you each month. You can take it from there!

Answer 6

I was contemplating the same thing about three months ago but I was getting paid $9.00/hr and driving about 20miles each way.

The reason I went to this job was because after a month of training I would get over $12.00/hr.  So, consider your options.

Also, now I drive a motorcycle so the fuel cost is not much but I now pay for maintenance on it which is still less than driving my eight cylinder truck to and from work.

Answer 7

First of all, figure out your gas mileage (MPG).

Second, calculate the distance round-trip to and from your job.

Third, figure how much you pay for gas (by the gallon), then break down the miles, and that'll determine is it's worth the commute.

Good luck!