Do not assume that money is the reason for living an hour away from work. There are many reasons, including schooling, which is even more important with special needs children. I realize you didn't intend to say that, just making it clear however. =)
On that note, don't also assume that an hour long commute means an hour wasted. As someone who makes that hour-plus long trek every day, I've learned how to fill that time. I'm a big audiobook fan, and because of the commute, I'm able to commit to reading a lot more than I would otherwise.
On top of that, in the city, commuting becomes easier with public transportation. When I was living in Montreal, I could read more than just audiobooks.
I'm not saying it's for everyone, but those days aren't necessarily burnt.
Do not assume that money is the reason for living an hour away from work. There are many reasons, including schooling, which is even more important with special needs children. I realize you didn't intend to say that, just making it clear however. =)
On that note, don't also assume that an hour long commute means an hour wasted. As someone who makes that hour-plus long trek every day, I've learned how to fill that time. I'm a big audiobook fan, and because of the commute, I'm able to commit to reading a lot more than I would otherwise.
On top of that, in the city, commuting becomes easier with public transportation. When I was living in Montreal, I could read more than just audiobooks.
I'm not saying it's for everyone, but those days aren't necessarily burnt.