Isn't an hour commute kinda long?

Question

Don't you think you use up a whole lot of time driving to and from work 2 hours each day?

I mean, I don't think half an hour commute is too bad but isn't an hour each way a long time spent in the car going to work?

You could have a lot of extra personal time if you have a shorter commute.

Answer 1

I agree 5 minute commute would be nice.  And the alternative to the commute is???

Answer 2

Yeah it's too long, I've been there, it makes an 8 hour work day, 10 hours. And if it's traffic thats even worse. I not commute 20 mins to a half hour. It makes a huge difference in time and gas money.

Answer 3

In most larger metropolitan cities you really don't have much choice if you live in the burbs. I lived in Toronto for many years, which has a metropolitan population of close to 6 million. An hour and a half commute wasn't uncommon during rush hour.

Cities like L.A. are just as bad, or worse.

If you're fortunate enough to live downtown or central, and work there also, then you're either very lucky, or very rich. Not the best place for a family though.

Maybe some smaller cities of less than a million don't have this same problem.

Answer 4

It wouldn't seem nearly as long if you would quit whining about hillary.

Relax, spark up a spleef, put on some pink floyd and mellow out.

Answer 5

If you can get it, do it.  I've never been able to get a short commute to and from work.  It's always been 45 min to a little over an hour, and always more if it rains or there's an accident.

Answer 6

Yes, that's why many people look for jobs closer to home.

Answer 7

no.... with good music or book on tape an hour is nothing

Answer 8

Yes, I agree it is too long and you should avoid it if possible.  An hour each way is 10 hours a week, equivalent to a quarter-time job.

Answer 9

sure, but sometimes you dont have a choice. i used to commute and hour each way to work. but then i bought a house 5 mins from work. gas got outrageous. cheaper to buy  a house