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Pasta Little Brioni
02-23-2010, 10:28 AM
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100222/ap_on_re_us/us_the1000_mile_commute
Frazod
02-23-2010, 10:41 AM
There was a time, over 20 years ago, when I'd drive to Missouri from the base at Great Lakes every other weekend. That was either six or seven hours each way, depending on where I went. Can't imagine driving even farther than that every weekend, especially being so much older now. Brutal.

But I guess you do what you've got to do for your family.
Otter
02-23-2010, 10:48 AM
I go up to NYC once a week for class and I'm lucky enough there's a train 10 minutes from my house that drops me off in NYC train station a 15 minute taxi ride from the destination. There's no way I could drive that once a week especially when you get in the NYC traffic. I get there early and hang out in a coffee shop until class starts.

You couldn't pay me enough money to live in NYC.

That poor guy needs a new job...or move.
Extra Point
02-23-2010, 10:55 AM
Top, down, bottoms up. When we quit making quality, basic and value-added stuff in this country, we screwed ourselves and our kids. I don't blame either guy for doing what they're doing. To retire at age 50 with full bennies, is but a dream for more than 50% of the labor force.
sportsman1
02-23-2010, 12:26 PM
I thought it was bad enough driving from Lawrence to the Northland last summer. Its true though when your in that situation where money is a tough commodity.. you will do almost anything in your power.
ArrowheadHawk
02-23-2010, 12:55 PM
That would suck.
wild1
02-23-2010, 01:01 PM
Top, down, bottoms up. When we quit making quality, basic and value-added stuff in this country, we screwed ourselves and our kids. I don't blame either guy for doing what they're doing. To retire at age 50 with full bennies, is but a dream for more than 50% of the labor force.

It's why his company is languishing to begin with.
Molitoth
02-23-2010, 01:06 PM
I don't feel sorry for him.... he needs to move.
PunkinDrublic
02-23-2010, 04:17 PM
What pussy slacker.
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DaneMcCloud
02-23-2010, 11:53 PM
I really don't feel sorry for him. The only reason he's doing this is because he's 2.5 years away from a full pension and insurance for life in just 2 years, not because he's unemployable.

This is part of the reason why GM needed bailout money.

They're run by idiots.
Tits McGee
02-23-2010, 11:56 PM
No f***ing way............