This Business Week article tells the sad tale of extreme commuters--those poor souls who travel up to six hours from their homes to their jobs. The idea that their salary, affordable home, or closeness to good schools or family may lead extreme commuters to take up these travel habits but often doesn't last long. One man quoted in the article claims it's the biggest mistake of his life.
The article also grimly reports that, "studies show that commuters are on average much less satisfied with their lives than noncommuters" and "commuting is also associated with raised blood pressure, musculoskeletal disorders, increased hostility, lateness, absenteeism, and adverse effects on cognitive performance."
After reading this article, I definitely don't feel as bad about my hour commute but do feel a sense of growing dread for the future. Many of these people travel for several hours to work out of necessity and who knows what job and home I'll find in the future. Still, if the option arose to take a well paying job or a more affordable home but face a six hour commute--I would probably have to opt for a different job or home.
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