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Not something I have considered to be honest, at the moment I'm not in a financial situation to do so but the new position could leave me being able to do so.
At the end of the day I'm only 20 and have no commitments and my girlfriend will be starting uni in Leeds in September so we will be travelling up or down the country every weekend or so to visit each other.
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You are basically about to embark on pretty much living in your car 7 days a week just at a point when fuel prices are near record highs.
Is this really wise?
Do you mean 3 hours commuting each day, plus time spent in the car seeing clients or 3 hours in total including driving around during the day as there's a huge difference in the effect on your sanity 
I think 1hr30 mins each way at an average of 30mph would drive me bonkers - 45 minutes each way for a commute plus 1hr 30 minutes of driving to and from clients on the other hand isn't that bad at all.
Plus if your job requires you to travel and see clients I'd be wanting the job to provide a car or at least some form of allowance!
I think 1hr30 mins each way at an average of 30mph would drive me bonkers - 45 minutes each way for a commute plus 1hr 30 minutes of driving to and from clients on the other hand isn't that bad at all. Plus if your job requires you to travel and see clients I'd be wanting the job to provide a car or at least some form of allowance!
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Possibly not however I'm young, and you don't get anywhere in life with taking the occasional risk.
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I will have more detail regarding allowances for usage of my own car etc tomorrow at the interview however I will enquire about company car options and see what is happens.
It will be a 2-3 hour commute to the office with additional driving to clients
You now make it sound like the job is a trainee pilot or something
It's not taking a risk, it just sounds bonkers. Especially now you tell us you'll spend most of your weekends driving up to Leeds and back as well!
There's quite a big difference between 2 hours and 3 hours commute, which is it more likely to be
And at your age if you go for the job I'd probably be angling for a company car with inclusive insurance and maintenance - if you're going to end up driving that much then I'd be looking to take as much potential hassle or cost liabilities out of it as possible - brand new Focus or something with insurance + all routine maintenance taken care of on top would probably be enough of a perk to make the driving effort worth it (for me in a similar situation to youself anyway).
And at your age if you go for the job I'd probably be angling for a company car with inclusive insurance and maintenance - if you're going to end up driving that much then I'd be looking to take as much potential hassle or cost liabilities out of it as possible - brand new Focus or something with insurance + all routine maintenance taken care of on top would probably be enough of a perk to make the driving effort worth it (for me in a similar situation to youself anyway).
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I will be pushing for a company car as much as I dare as like you say covering those costs with needing a reasonably new respectable looking car are difficult for somebody of my age especially when I will need business cover on my insurance.
I'm allowing 3 hours for the commute allowing for traffic however it should take 56 mins or so.
Edit I think there is some confusion with the length of the commute, I'm looking at 2-3 hours a day not each way.
I'm allowing 3 hours for the commute allowing for traffic however it should take 56 mins or so.
Edit I think there is some confusion with the length of the commute, I'm looking at 2-3 hours a day not each way.
There is no confusion, we know you mean 2-3 hours a day.
Its a crazy commute, take it from someone who used to drive "only" an hour and a half each way, then mileage to site during the day in a fully financed company car its just not worth it.
You'll need to leave at odd times to miss the traffic and find that hitting traffic at the start of the journey makes the rest feel all the longer. Your car will be destroyed, fuek will cripple you to the point it will cost more just to have the job and you will be cream crackered every day
I could work from home a couple of days a week too, you're absolutely off your head and it will cost you an absolute fortune. So much infact that it makes moving closer a complete no brainier
You'll need to leave at odd times to miss the traffic and find that hitting traffic at the start of the journey makes the rest feel all the longer. Your car will be destroyed, fuek will cripple you to the point it will cost more just to have the job and you will be cream crackered every day
I could work from home a couple of days a week too, you're absolutely off your head and it will cost you an absolute fortune. So much infact that it makes moving closer a complete no brainier
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i used to do 3 hours a day with the car and all fuel paid for and after 6 months i was sick to death. i always had the ''oh i love driving so it will be fine'' opinion beforehand but that soon turned into 3 hours of idiot drivers , idiot road works , idiot speed cameras , idiot traffic jams
I used to do around 40 miles each way, but this was a) when I was 19-21, b) when fuel was well under £1/l (probably closer to 85-90p), and c) I was driving a particularly quick (but thirsty) car.
I actually enjoyed my commute for a while, then it became monotonous and something which I did indeed come to loathe during the winter (or on wet days).
I switched that to a 15 mile (each way) commute by train which was much more pleasant, I only had to sit back and relax, and work was a 2 minute walk from the station (and home was a <5 minute drive down a single country/village road).
I now work less than 3 miles from home, and wouldn't swap that for anything less than £15k in wage packet (before tax).
My time (and sanity) is worth far more to me than a few extra £.
I actually enjoyed my commute for a while, then it became monotonous and something which I did indeed come to loathe during the winter (or on wet days).
I switched that to a 15 mile (each way) commute by train which was much more pleasant, I only had to sit back and relax, and work was a 2 minute walk from the station (and home was a <5 minute drive down a single country/village road).
I now work less than 3 miles from home, and wouldn't swap that for anything less than £15k in wage packet (before tax).
My time (and sanity) is worth far more to me than a few extra £.
I was forced into a 50 mile a day commute from a 5 mile a day and it sucks, made worse by the fact that in October that will grow to 60 miles a day. Biggest issue for me is the increased cost, the time not so much as it tends to be between 35 and 45 minutes each way so not too bad overall.
Next car will be a diesel with nice chunky tyres on 15" rims and proper suspension
Next car will be a diesel with nice chunky tyres on 15" rims and proper suspension
i used to do 3 hours a day with the car and all fuel paid for and after 6 months i was sick to death. i always had the ''oh i love driving so it will be fine'' opinion beforehand but that soon turned into 3 hours of idiot drivers , idiot road works , idiot speed cameras , idiot traffic jams
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I was driving a 530d that cost me nothing more than cc tax. I imagine and older car that you own and pay for would be much worse.
I commute 128 miles each day (64 each way) and it takes about an hour. Part of my personal commute is covered by the business, which is a bonus at least.
Yes, I'm spending thousands per year. But the fact I absolutely love my workmates, dictate my own working hours (can work from home whenever I want) and the career progression is ridiculous (50% salary increase in 12 months), definitely makes the commute worthwhile.
Yeah it sucks commuting, but it's better than having no job and staying at home!
Yes, I'm spending thousands per year. But the fact I absolutely love my workmates, dictate my own working hours (can work from home whenever I want) and the career progression is ridiculous (50% salary increase in 12 months), definitely makes the commute worthwhile.
Yeah it sucks commuting, but it's better than having no job and staying at home!
Older Passat TDI.
The driving will be horrific but I can understand it might be your only route out of your current job.
From a cost perspective, bear in mind 45p@10k and 25p thereafter mileage claims, you're looking at being able to claim back well over 10k for the mileage.
Best of luck!
The driving will be horrific but I can understand it might be your only route out of your current job.
From a cost perspective, bear in mind 45p@10k and 25p thereafter mileage claims, you're looking at being able to claim back well over 10k for the mileage.
Best of luck!
Business travel only - that monster commute is a commute to a single place of work. Whilst the 45/25 helps it really doesn't come close to covering the cost of using your car for business purposes.
What about moving closer to this job at some point instead of doing this many miles a year?
Wouldn't the costs kinda balance out?
Don't forget with the time you lose it's not just the commute but going to bed an hour or two earlier to allow travel time.
Wouldn't the costs kinda balance out?
Don't forget with the time you lose it's not just the commute but going to bed an hour or two earlier to allow travel time.
This is definitely something to consider.
My situation for example -
A. I live at home, pay £75 a month rent with all my food paid for, washing completed etc. Spend approx £400-450 on fuel, receive approx £200 back from work. Therefore my total living/fuel outgoing is approx £325.
B. Move close to work and flatshare at a cost of £350 including bills. I'll now have to pay for food, factor in £30 a week for that (being generous). Still have to spend a bit of money on fuel, approx £20 a week. Therefore my total living/fuel outgoing is approx £550 (doesn't include house insurance).
At the moment, it is more cost effective for me to live at home and put up with the commute.
I'll definitely be moving out, just a case of when.