[Tinni]

Although it remain difficult to remain close to our work place, because when we get job we can't get it by our own likeness as it must be near our houses. But if it happen then it save time and money both.

You can move closer and find an apartment about 5km to 6km close to your apartment.

[Nsikan]

I think staying close to your workplace is something that most people in my country have adopted. to save costs. Most CEOs take proximity to workplace as one serious criteria for employing someone.

[Fidelia]

The commute to the workplace from a far distance can drain you and make you to have lowered productivity for the day.

[Pistis]

When your stay far from your workplace, you need to wake up early to beat traffic and get to the office. Sometimes the fares get indiscriminately increased because of conditions like rains.

[OldGuy]

Here in the US, it is normal to commute to and from work and this expense is rarely even considered when discussing salary. It is rare to find work close enough to walk. It is normal to drive at least 20 minutes to a half hour each direction. If you use public transportation, it would be normal for the commute to be even longer. Although some business locations at street level have residential apartments in upper floors, many business and commercial districts are not even zoned to allow housing in the same areas. Residential zoning is in a different location near the city in many if not most cases.

Many US employees spend a lot longer in their daily commute. I have friends who normally drive at least an hour or two each way to work. Many take a train ride to and from work. My brother lived in St Louis MO and worked in Boston MA when his employer moved across the country, at least until he could find another job. He bought a second car and rented a small apartment near the new location and commuted by air on weekends to go home. Even then, his salary supported the added expense for far less than 10% of his salary.

Due to the heavy congestion in the city, most here prefer to live far outside the city and commute to and from work just to get out of the rat race for a rest at the end of the day. Even if you live and work out in the country, the commute is most often still a long drive between work and home. The time and expense for the daily commute is more just part of life rather than a concern.

On the other hand, many opt for remote work. You can just stay home and connect by computer to do everything you did in the office right there in your own home, or maybe in your cottage at the beach, or maybe your mountain cabin. In that case, there is no commuting at all. However, it can be an extra burden if you have a houseful of kids and an attention seeking spouse to also try to work at home. Now it is common for remote workers to rent a temporary office as needed by the hour near the home just to have someplace quiet to get your work done. It is not the same as the commute expense but it can cost even more.

[Vehlijanta]

Staying close to your office location will help but if you are underpaid then you need to think otherwise

[King Belieal]

Staying close to your office location will help but if you are underpaid then you need to think otherwise

If you are underpaid, you need to look for a job at a far place? If you eventually get a better paying job in a far place, just start thinking of moving closer to that location unless the net after transportation cost is higher than your current net.

[Vehlijanta]

You need to do the maths and need to see if it's convenient for you to travel a long distance and get a high salary or get low salary at a near location

[Xynehappy]

When l was in my first job l stayed very close to the job and this saved me lots and lots of money.

[Uty Theo]

When l was in my first job l stayed very close to the job and this saved me lots and lots of money.

Same with I. I am still thinking if changing jobs to one that is closer.

[JASPREET]

I would love to stay close to my office and it helps in a lot many ways and makes me feel excited too

[SHAHID987]

In my whole working period just one time I get my work place near my house, and this was when I opened my book stall it was just in walking distance and I enjoyed there much more.

[Vehlijanta]

I don't mind going far to work as long as I am getting paid as per my expectations

[JASPREET]

It has so many advantages when you are working nearby your home and you can even go to home for lunch and incase there is any emergency or if you are not feeling well at work