datnetcoder t1_jedhfr1 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 5:39 AM

At $42k, an $18k raise is transformative. Would be much less of a no-brainer (to take the new job) if they were already making say $75k. And the commute is not crazy by any means. Since you’re living w parents it sounds like you’re young/ no kids. My advice: 100% take this opportunity if that’s your situation. Stay living with your parents if you are OK with that outside of the commute consideration, thoughtfully saving to set yourself up for later.

drunkenbull26 t1_jedk1qy wrote on March 31, 2023 at 6:11 AM

He is spending basically 2 hours a day commuting, he is working an extra day a week. After calculating his costs of his vehicle, along with 12 hours of time spent traveling per week or 624 hours of travel per year. I doubt he'll barely earn more than does now.

datnetcoder t1_jednh8f wrote on March 31, 2023 at 6:56 AM

He’s not working an extra day a week, he works from home 4 out of 5 workdays per week. 1.5hrs commuting. Young, no kids (mentioned at least), tons of flexibility. It’s 7.5 hrs travel per week, not 12. Do it while young & free / if there are no kids or major commitments in the picture. That base salary is also a stepping stone to higher salaries. I’ve made a number of jumps and without bouncing around, it’s generally really hard to get to a certain income.