I haven't commuted in Jersey (although I've driven NJP and GSP at all hours of day and night) but 90 miles is probably over the top. I used to do 58 miles near Boston, which was good for 1:15 to 1:45 each way. And 2+ in bad weather. Too much of my life being spent in a car in less than fun conditions.

As others note, do some research. The $$ and the paying for commute costs set off alarms in my head. Unless you have some unique skills they really need and are the prime candidate, this seems waay out of line. Someone else related how he got RIFed less than a year after taking a really good gig, so go in aware. It could be they are trying to avoid hiring a consultant and are trying to sweeten the pot for you, but see the job as a short term way of getting your expertise. You may get the project (or whatever) to a certain point and then cut you loose. For them it is still less than they will pay a consultant (I am one, so I know how it can work).

Get more details:
What is your car allowance? (They may be only willing to buy you a cheapo box like a Hyundai Accent.)
Can you work at home more than 1 day a week?
What can you do to make working at home more appealing for them? (so you don't have to go in as often)
Will you have a contract (potentially good) or be an employee at wiil (not as good)?

If you think you are up for it, you could say, "OK. But you hire me as a consultant for X period. This is what it will cost. Here's what I will do, this is what they will do, etc."

It's more complex, but you could possibly have a bit more control, commute less, write off the car you'll buy, etc. Don't forget to budget for self-employment taxes and health costs..

Been on my own for over 10 years. Would never go back.

posted by 69.163.4...

• 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 <-- Viewing This Message
  • 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
  • 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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