New Job 35 miles away

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New grad, finally got a nursing position. 35 miles from my home, the gas is eating me up. I really need this job and by the way public transportation is not an option. It involves to many transfers. Just wanted to vent.

I Also drive 35 miles (each way), and since I'm part-time , I do this three times a week only working about 5 hrs each day.. It does suck!

I just keep telling myself that I am one of the lucky ones, especially in this economy! I'm also looking at another part-time position that would require me to drive 65 miles each way, If I do decide to take this position I'm going to find me a hybrid... Just make sure the position will work for you before you invest money in a new car.

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Specializes in Telehealth, Hospice and Palliative Care.

I'm working 110 miles from home. I drive for single shifts, but stay in town with friends for my three 12''s. My success lies in: XM radio (aftermarket, installed myself), Audible.com (so I can listen to books), my cell phone (so I can commiserate with my fellow nurses), and my crappy Dodge Neon (30 mpg).

I am a new grad, this job turned out to be one of 2 hospital interviews I landed in the 200+ applications I sent out...I got the job in November and I couldn't be happier. Worked a 16 yesterday and it went well!

Viva la commute!

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I have a sister that doesn't live that far from my job. I could crash at her place but she has a family, I really

don't want to interfere.

I would be asking her in a heart beat, maybe only once a week, but that would be a chunk of time....and you get to see the 'phews/nieces

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Currently driving 70 miles each way to work. New grad here. I quickly got a "carpool" going, and share 3-4 times a month with another nurse on the drive. I don't like driving in the morning after a long night, but a cup of coffee on the way keeps me alert. No hiring right now at the three huge hospitals within 10 miles of my house....

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'Commuter' you are one determined individual I must say.:up:

I can't afford a new car, I just want a smaller vehicle that burns less gas. My Oldsmobile got me through two years of nursing school. Now I just need it to get me through a couple months till I can save for a used vehicle. I will get an oil change and a tune-up this weekend. Don't need it stopping on me, although it never left me stranded.

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As you can see your are not alone. I am also a new grad and my commute is 36 miles one way. I started to apply to Atlanta hospitals back in October while I was still in school. After filling out at least 100 apps (could be more) I landed only one interview in the month of February. This job was outside of Atlanta and I feel truly blessed. My plan is to tough it out gain my experience and possilbly in the future apply again to hospitals close to home. As of right now my loyalty lies with the hospital that took a chance on me and gave me the opportunity.

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'Commuter' you are one determined individual I must say.:up:

I can't afford a new car, I just want a smaller vehicle that burns less gas. My Oldsmobile got me through two years of nursing school. Now I just need it to get me through a couple months till I can save for a used vehicle. I will get an oil change and a tune-up this weekend. Don't need it stopping on me, although it never left me stranded.

New car or not, the laws of supply and demand still apply. The guzzler will not be in demand, and the smaller car you want will be. You're not the only person who's noticed the price of gas is up. I'd still recommend you crunch the numbers thoroughly if short term cash flow is your primary motivation.

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Specializes in neurology, cardiology, ED.

I also commute 35 miles each way. At least I do 12's so it's only 3 times a week. My hubby averages about 50 miles each way, between work and school he's doing the drive 5 times a week, minimum. BTW, these are the closest hospitals to our house, unless you count the crappy glorified nursing home/urgent care clinic here in our town. I would only go there if I was missing a limb, and then it would only be to request helicopter transport to the closest Trauma 1!

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I will, I have no plans on selling my vehicle i will use it as back up.

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Specializes in Psych, Geriatrics.

Wow...thought I drove far. I've driven up to 65 miles one way, and it was on 2nd shift otherwise I would've quit, even in this economy. Before my children I literally spent 2.5 hours inching along in the morning getting to a 9-9 shift bleah!! I just can't do that anymore...but I'm sure I'll be driving that and then some come practicum time.

Can you do 12s or 16s and not have to drive as many days?

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Specializes in Psych, Geriatrics.

86toronado, you are so funny. You must live down the street from me...and I've tried the nursing home already.

Meant to add: I do have a hybrid, one of the midsize car ones, and if you do highway smooth sailing 55+ driving I wouldn't spend the extra money. You will never come out even with gas. Stop & go city...yeah, maybe.

IMO You'd be better off with one of the little diesels or just a plain old midsize car gas engine--many of them get up to 35-37 mpg now on the highway.

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Specializes in Home health was tops, 2nd was L&D.

In most places 35 miles is the norm and you have a job. Unless you live and work in larger city, where it may be less miles but more time and gas, I do not think you are too unlucky.. definately work on getting smaller fuel efficient car, even a used one could be an option.

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