Is a 20-minute drive for a part time job worth it?

Question

It seems like the only places that are hiring are in a mall that's about 20-25 minutes away from my house. And most likely it will be a part-time job. I'm contemplating on whether or not I should even apply because if I do get a job, wouldn't it be like me working just to afford enough money to put gas to GO to work?

Answer 1

depend on the job really and if you really like doing it 20 minute deive is nothing really a lot more people drive twice that... here where i live thats not even across town try looking at   craigslist.org  for work

Answer 2

Only you could know.

Answer 3

i used to drive 45 mins for a full time job, so half of that time for a part time job, maybe.

honestly the answer is up to you,  if you LIKE this job, then yes, its worth it. if its just a "mcjob" a job to have a job, like walmart, then i would say no.

Answer 4

I would figure out how much gas would cost you versus how much you make and then figure out if that final amount is worth it.  I've got a second job that requires me to drive to different places and sometimes it's over 30 miles away and then it may only be for 2 or 3 hours.  But in the end I am still bringing home way more money than I spend on gas so it's worth it to me.

Answer 5

Depends on the pay, if it is too low the it is not worth it.

Answer 6

Are there people working there that live near you? Start a driving pool. Maybe start  mini cab biz instead! Think beyond the problem.

Answer 7

thats nothing time for the real world

Answer 8

Depends on how much the job pays.  Sounds like kind of a long commute for a part time job.  I drive 15 miles from Fountain Valley, CA to Long Beach and sometimes it takes me 2 hours to get home  But I work for Toyota and they pay very well.  So its worth it.  But if I had to work in a convenience store or burger joint.  NAH!!!