Comments on: Desperate For a Job? How Far Would You Go to Get One?

By: Funny about Money

Funny about Money — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:24:27 +0000

Ah, a commuter marriage. Several of my friends have managed these–seems to go with the territory for academics.

Any chance you can move someplace midway in-between, so each person has “only” an hour-&-fifteen-minute commute? The camper scheme is slightly alarming, though one friend did well with this when he was working as ME for the Gallup newspaper and she was an IT guru at the Great Desert University (he lived in the paper’s parking lot for months on end). But they were about as unconventional as it gets. Later he discovered he could get paid to park his camper at state and national parks, sitting around pretending to work as the “caretaker.” One thing leads to another!

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By: Adam

Adam — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:01:35 +0000

@Paul – We know that it’s going to be rough but like you said, you have to do certain things to provide for your family. It will definitely work out and I know that I will be moving to a closer branch ASAP. Just got to stay positive!

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By: Paul @ FiscalGeek

Paul @ FiscalGeek — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:26:33 +0000

Good luck on your new adventure Adam. I commuted 95 miles each way every day for almost two years. It was brutal but we had a house that we couldn’t sell. It was very hard, I started the commute when my firstborn was about 6 months old. I would leave the house at 10am and arrive back home at about 1am. But you do what you’ve got to do when you need to provide for your family. Hope it works out well for you guys and it’s always amazing what new opportunities will arise when you are patient.
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By: Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:55:28 +0000

A job is better than none! I’m sure it’s not going to be permanent! congrats!

By: Jesse

Jesse — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:17:30 +0000

I moved to a different state (1000 miles) for a business opportunity. It didnt quite work out for a few reasons but we ended up staying in the state and moving to a nicer area, buying a house and I got a better job that has freed me up to pursue much more interesting and profitable things in my off time.

I wasnt separated from my wife though, and that can make things much more difficult. I also miss my family which are still in my previous state.

By: Money Links - June 24 2009

Money Links - June 24 2009 — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:15:37 +0000

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By: Mrs. Micah

Mrs. Micah — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:38:46 +0000

The 8 years definitely helps. Micah & I were together for 5 before we got married and we were used to seeing each other every day in the summer & then once or twice a month in the fall. But I also hope that it doesn’t come to that for you two. Keep us updated!

By: Adam

Adam — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:28:53 +0000

@Mrs Micah – Unfortunately, we have been living together for about 6 months. I imagine that will make it somewhat hard. However, we are accustomed to long times apart. When I went to graduate school in Texas, I was away for a least two months at a time. I think being able to still see each other through Skype really helped. Also the fact that we have been dating for almost 8 years helps too. It’s not like we are in the awkward first few months of knowing each other.

We are just praying that is doesn’t even come to this. The DC office hasn’t even hired anyone yet and if the other office wants my services, what’s to say the DC office doesn’t either.