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Is a $40k raise worth a 120 mile daily round trip? Going from $100k to $140k, but terrified of the commute.
I just received an invitation to interview for a role that’s 60 miles away. During the application phase, the distance didn't seem like a dealbreaker since it's mostly highway, but now that it's real, I'm questioning myself. The job would pay around $140k ($40k over my current salary). Benefits are equivalent. The extra $40k would go straight toward maxing out retirement, which is tempting, but I’m worried about burnout. For those who have made a similar jump, is the extra cash worth 2+ hours in the car every day?
u/Confident-Duck-89 — 8 days ago