How many gallons does a 2005 Ford Explorer have?
22.5 gallons
Is 50 miles too far to commute?
Yes. You’re talking about spending two hours or more a day commuting, driving well over 20,000 miles a year, possible accidents, wear and tear on your car. If your job, like my last one, requires you to come in on evenings and/or weekends you’ll really regret the drive.
Is 50 minutes a long commute?
The average commute time in the US is 50 minutes round trip, but some people spend far longer getting to and from work. Researchers in England found adding an additional 20 minutes of commuting per day has the same negative effect on job satisfaction as receiving a 19% pay cut.
How far should you live from work?
If you live farther from work, you can usually afford a bigger house or apartment. But there’s a point where that journey becomes too onerous, and you are willing to sacrifice some of those desires to live closer to your job. That point on average seems to be between 20 and 30 minutes.
Is 90 minute commute too long?
The U.S. Census Bureau defines extreme commuters as workers who travel 90 minutes or more each way to work. That’s 1 in 36 workers with extreme commutes today. Such an arrangement clearly isn’t for everyone. But for 2.8% of all commuters, extreme commuting is simply business as usual.
Should you take a job with a long commute?
The prospective company is important to consider, not only for the standing job offer but for potential future career opportunities. A longer commute now might be worth it for the experience you will gain or the doors it will open.
Is a 75 minute commute too long?
75 minutes each way means you lose 2.5 hours every day. That’s time that won’t be spent cleaning or doing maintenance or catching up on bills or whatever. It’s okay for the first year or so, but after that it will definitely wear on you. We commute about an hour each way, mostly due to distance.