How far would you be willing to travel for a job?

[Little Panda RN, ASN, RN]

I have an interview with a company 80 miles from where I live. It is a monday thru friday job, no weekends or holidays. I currently work at a basic care facility 32 hours a week just about every holiday and every other weekend. I worked here before I graduated with my RN and they continue to pay me my LPN wage with no mention of increasing the pay.

I have been unable to get an RN job here in town and have had to look elsewhere. I am a little hesitant about the commute because of the weather during the winter. I know I would like this job and all it entails, but again the commute is quite a distance.

So how far do you travel for work or would be willing to travel for a job?

[diprifan]

I drive about 50 miles one way.

[kesr]

I used to drive 45 miles each way, but some folks I worked with were doing 70+ miles one way. A lot depends on the roads you will travel - freeways? fast and well tended? Multiple routes if traffic boggs down? If it works out would moving closer be an option? Will the extra road time away from home be a problem for you and your family?

[Little Panda RN, ASN, RN]

I used to drive 45 miles each way, but some folks I worked with were doing 70+ miles one way. A lot depends on the roads you will travel - freeways? fast and well tended? Multiple routes if traffic boggs down? If it works out would moving closer be an option? Will the extra road time away from home be a problem for you and your family?

The extra road time is not a problem. It is interstate all the way, 2 lanes each side, so the traffic is not bad as I live more rural. I would like to move closer in time, but that all depends on our house selling, if an when we decide to move.

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

I used to live 120 miles from my place of employment one-way, 240 miles round trip. This was back in 2003 and 2004, which was before I became a nurse. I've been on many commutes; hence, my user name is appropriate. :)

[MarcM86]

I moved from Boston to Tampa, FL....enough said haha

[jennilamb007]

I went from Springfield, Missouri to New Haven, Connecticut for a job. If the conditions and money are right, I would go to the moon for the experience. Traveling gives you great experience and they pay for a lot of things like housing, utilites and such.

[Little Panda RN, ASN, RN]

I went from Springfield, Missouri to New Haven, Connecticut for a job. If the conditions and money are right, I would go to the moon for the experience. Traveling gives you great experience and they pay for a lot of things like housing, utilites and such.

Thanks for the response. This is a job that would be mon-fri 8-5. It would be 160 miles round trip, so I would be spending about 3 hours a day on the road. Our winters here can be pretty tough, but the thought of no weekends or holidays is appealing.

[BettyBoop01]

You are being totally taken advantage of at your current place, you need a change. Best of luck!

[skittlebear]

160mi round trip. I would do it for the right pay and atmosphere. Then again, I love to drive. Especially when I'm driving home. I crank up that music and it helps me unwind. Better than a glass of wine.

[jennilamb007]

There is something to be said for getting every weekend off and all holidays off. I have that set up right now and I have never had that before. It used to be that I had to fight to get the days off that I wanted. I would want it even if I had to commute a long way. I am glad that you have found a position that respects your new title. You worked hard for it and a company should recognize it by paying you fairly. Take care, Jen

[NurseCard, ADN]

I would do that commute if it were a good job AND I was pretty darn sure that I wouldn't find anything close to comparable where I was currently living.

If it were feasible, I would most definitely consider moving closer though. Good luck. :)