I've decided to look for a new job. But there's a problem.

[bertha katzenengel]

I can't take the commute anymore. It robs me of an average of fifteen hours per week. It's misery.

The problem if I find a new job closer to home is that Mrs. V.'s commute gets more difficult. She doesn't drive and will either have to take the commuter bus or get in a carpool -- and the latter might require a change in her hours, and that might not be approved, so this whole thing might be moot . . .

So, short of a lottery win, one of us is going to be miserable.

Welcome to marriage. :loveya:

What a strange way to wind up a post about looking for a new job.

[SofaKingLiberal]

1. 4, 17, 26, 32, 44, 49

There you go.

[bertha katzenengel]

4. LOL

Thanks, SoFaking. ;)

[politicat]

2. What about moving closer to work?

Is that possible?

I know the feeling - went through something similar when my partner and I first joined up. 2 hours on the bus each way meant I got a lot of reading done but not a lot else.

We moved. It ended up being the best solution and we like the house I bought.

[bertha katzenengel]

3. Not an option. This house was a miracle, still is, in so many ways.

And we've more than doubled its value. Barring the unforseeable, we plan to stay here until we move to California after Mrs. V. retires.

A lot of reading. At least Mrs. V. loves to read.

Sigh.

Thanks for your reply, P-Cat. :)

[politicat]

5. I'm so sorry....

Sounds like the options are pretty miserable all the way around.

Congratulations on the value rising, though. We've been lucky that ours has been maintaining its value, much less appreciating.

[Flaxbee]

6. Is Mrs. V locked into her job b/c of benefits/pensions or

another reason? Or is it just not easy to change jobs in her field?

That's very tough, I know. When we lived in NoVa I drove 1-1/2 hours to the freaking metro stop at Vienna, then another half hour into downtown DC - but at least I got to do it 4 days a week, then whittled it down to 3 days before I chucked the commute permanently.

How long 'til retirement? It does sound like you have a wonderful home in a lovely area, so I know moving isn't an option for you two.

[bertha katzenengel]

7. She has 21 years in and wants to retire with 30.

I think the benefits if she does so are good but I don't know the deets.

Nine years. I can wait. Look at the goal!

:hug: Thanks Flaxbee.