yes yes yes I think TKC's point is excellent -- find out what the real increase is, AFTER taxes

40 large sounds great, but it might kick you into a higher tax bracket, and end up being considerably less.

I would also consider future opportunities: are they more lucrative in the new job? Remember, no matter what you're doing now, you probably won't be doing the same thing 5 to 10 years from now. If taking the new job opens more doors for you later, that has real value.

Don't forget to tabulate the real difference:
New job commute = 4 X 90 miles = 360 miles
Old job commute = 5 X 35 miles = 175 miles
(difference doesn't look as big when you do the math like this)

With a sweet ride, you will enjoy the commute. Perhaps a handsfree phone could help you get stuff done in the car. There's always books on tape.

If you can get up really early, you'll still see your kids in the evening. And one day a week at home, albeit working, will be nice.

Need I say that EZPass is a must? Nah, I didn't think so...

posted by 209.71.3...

• OT - Need advise on new job/long commute -UPDATE, SS, Fri, 21 May 2004 07:21:35
  • My .02--- from a former long commuter...., Noel, Mon, 24 May 2004 11:34:17
  • THANKS ALL - Stay tuned! (nm), SS, Mon, 24 May 2004 09:23:57
  • not worth it, davenew, Sun, 23 May 2004 07:51:48
  • Just Moved Out Of NJ, Drew in Houston, Sat, 22 May 2004 18:25:29
  • Its time you will never get back. Personally I wouldn't, BrianD, Fri, 21 May 2004 20:32:24
  • Live where you work, work where you live......., andy , Fri, 21 May 2004 18:32:34
  • I do a similar commute now..., MisplacedYankee , Fri, 21 May 2004 14:48:24
  • from where to where?, Pete Saab 9-5, Fri, 21 May 2004 12:13:36
  • Consider Corporate Stability, SQLSAAB, Fri, 21 May 2004 11:38:29
  • Re: OT - Need advise on new job/long commute -UPDATE, Gary, Fri, 21 May 2004 11:22:12
  • The 40K number is gross correct ? Either way, it ..., TKC, Fri, 21 May 2004 09:58:45
    • taxes, SydneyB, Fri, 21 May 2004 10:35:05 <-- Viewing This Message
  • Traffic's the key, Chuck, Fri, 21 May 2004 09:00:14
  • Is $40k worth 12+ hours of driving a week?, Brian_in_MA, Fri, 21 May 2004 08:28:26
  • for $40K more and a car--take it! >>, elSVT, Fri, 21 May 2004 07:51:09
    • Re: for $40K more and a car--take it! >>, dparadis , Fri, 21 May 2004 12:50:17
      • furthermore, jp, Fri, 21 May 2004 14:17:34
    • 40K is no drop - I have wife, 2 kids. Thanks (NM), SS, Fri, 21 May 2004 08:26:13
  • Tough call...only you hold the answer grasshopper, Thom, Fri, 21 May 2004 07:48:39

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