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Can You Survive Long Commutes?

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the airports-can-be-worse-than-a-beltway dept.

Should I Be a Frequent Flier asks: "I am currently considering a job offer in an Aerospace company, and suffice it to say, I am very excited. Unfortunately, there is a catch - I would have to fly to work. While this may seem appropriate for an Aerospace job, it might not be appropriate for a married life, as it would require that I spend two or three nights a week away from my family. This is a big step, and I don't want to pass up a wonderful opportunity, but I don't what to wreck my marriage for a job. Does anyone have any experience with this sort of arrangement, either pro or con?"

2 of 209 comments (clear)

  1. Screw em! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Hey, who cares about the wife and kids?

    Odds are you won't be with them 10 years from now, so don't worry about it.

  2. My advice by gEvil+(beta) · · Score: -1, Troll

    My advice? Ditch the wife and kids, take the job and move. They'll find someone else to take care of them...

    --
    This guy's the limit!