Hey everyone, I’m currently working in Mississauga, Ontario, with a quick 15-minute drive to work. I was recently offered a job in Scarborough that would add about two hours of commuting to my day.
Here’s the breakdown:
Current Job
Salary: $65,000
Vacation: 4 weeks
Work perk: Half-day Fridays
Commute: 15 minutes
New Job
Salary: $75,000
Vacation: 3 weeks
Standard 9-5 with a 2-hour commute
Doing some rough math, after expenses, I’d bring in about $400 extra a month if I take the new role. But I’d lose those half-day Fridays and add two hours of driving each day. Part of me thinks it’s not worth it, but I’m curious to hear other perspectives.
EDIT: Thanks for all the advice! I was leaning towards a ‘no,’ and your comments have helped confirm that for me.
Aza said:
Doesn’t sound worth it at all. After taxes, that extra $10k isn’t as much as it seems, and you’d be losing time and money with the longer commute.
Even $100k wouldn’t make me do a 2-hour commute… way too much time lost.
Aza said:
Doesn’t sound worth it at all. After taxes, that extra $10k isn’t as much as it seems, and you’d be losing time and money with the longer commute.
Aza said:
Doesn’t sound worth it at all. After taxes, that extra $10k isn’t as much as it seems, and you’d be losing time and money with the longer commute.
Totally agree. Plus, who knows if gas prices go up or traffic gets worse. Just doesn’t seem like a good choice.
Aza said:
Doesn’t sound worth it at all. After taxes, that extra $10k isn’t as much as it seems, and you’d be losing time and money with the longer commute.
It’s wild how many people don’t think through these decisions fully.
Definitely wouldn’t. I commute myself, and let me tell you, more driving just means more potential car trouble and accidents. Not to mention winter weather makes it worse. Just doesn’t seem worth it for a bit of extra cash.