Travel for work- how much is too much?
Travel for work- how much is too much?
I'm thinking of applying for a job at this amazing child care centre. They're looking for group leaders which is what I want to do. However, this centre is about an hour away from where I live. It's been hard trying to get jobs in my town as they are all for assistant jobs and there are generally a high number of applicants for those jobs so its really competitive. So I thought maybe get something out of town where employment prospects may be higher. I'm also keen to start working full time, and my partner really wants me to get a job so we can buy a house and get married. I have gone to heaps of centres in my town and there just doesn't seem to be any work around, and I have been trying since January this year.
Is an hour too far to travel to work? It will be an hour there & an hour back home, 4 days a week. They do a 4 day 38 hour week and pay above award wages. It also says that they have a lot of funding for resources and they have a little petting zoo which sounds amazing. Should I go for it? Or try to keep finding jobs in my town? Help
Is an hour too far to travel to work? It will be an hour there & an hour back home, 4 days a week. They do a 4 day 38 hour week and pay above award wages. It also says that they have a lot of funding for resources and they have a little petting zoo which sounds amazing. Should I go for it? Or try to keep finding jobs in my town? Help
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Re: Travel for work- how much is too much?
It is up to you. Personally I would not want to travel 2 hours everyday, however when I was living in a small town in central QLD I did that amount of travel 5 days a week as to get a job that is just what I had to do.
Maybe do some volunteer work there for a week just to see how you would feel driving an hour working a full shift and driving home again 4 days of the week.
I limit myself to where I work as I like being close to home and have been lucky enough to have found 3 jobs all less than 10 min drive from home!
It is something you really need to decide for yourself.
Maybe do some volunteer work there for a week just to see how you would feel driving an hour working a full shift and driving home again 4 days of the week.
I limit myself to where I work as I like being close to home and have been lucky enough to have found 3 jobs all less than 10 min drive from home!
It is something you really need to decide for yourself.
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Hi Lucy
Well I personally think it is worth traveling for work if its the right centre.here in Sydney it's very common to travel/ commute long distances. I worked in the suburbs close to my home but found the socio- economic problems equalled major issues at work. I am now working in the CBD in Sydney- I commute 45 mins each way 5 days a week- and am happy to do so as the preschool I'm now working at is a much better fit for me and for my pedagogy. Do what feels right for you !
Well I personally think it is worth traveling for work if its the right centre.here in Sydney it's very common to travel/ commute long distances. I worked in the suburbs close to my home but found the socio- economic problems equalled major issues at work. I am now working in the CBD in Sydney- I commute 45 mins each way 5 days a week- and am happy to do so as the preschool I'm now working at is a much better fit for me and for my pedagogy. Do what feels right for you !
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Hopefully my input isn't too late... Did you go for the job?
The centre does sound pretty good so if I was you I’d go for it!
When I first started out and was doing my traineeship I spent a total of four hours of travelling to and fro from work. I had no trains where I lived so I had to catch 3 different buses to get to work.
I don’t drive so I’m use to the travelling which I don’t mind so much...Plus I had to go through the city which I love! I did this for a year until I finished my traineeship. The next job I found was right down the street which took me 5 minutes to get to by walking...
I really hope you followed your instincts and gave this centre a go!
Sounds Awesome... A petting zoo!! How cool is that!
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L.A
The centre does sound pretty good so if I was you I’d go for it!
When I first started out and was doing my traineeship I spent a total of four hours of travelling to and fro from work. I had no trains where I lived so I had to catch 3 different buses to get to work.
I don’t drive so I’m use to the travelling which I don’t mind so much...Plus I had to go through the city which I love! I did this for a year until I finished my traineeship. The next job I found was right down the street which took me 5 minutes to get to by walking...
I really hope you followed your instincts and gave this centre a go!
Sounds Awesome... A petting zoo!! How cool is that!
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L.A
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Re: Travel for work- how much is too much?
When I first started out and was doing my traineeship I spent a total of four hours of travelling to and fro from work. I had no trains where I lived so I had to catch 3 different buses to get to work.
wow I feel so lucky I have always worked in good centres and never far from home... cannot think of anything worse than that much travel to and from work! sometimes 7 mins to work and back is too much
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@FeFe
If you are use to traveling by transport like I am, 2 hours is not that bad... If I was driving it would probably take an hour. It actually did take only an hour of travel time for the first couple of months and then I moved out of home, which ended up into 2 hours...lol...
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L.A
If you are use to traveling by transport like I am, 2 hours is not that bad... If I was driving it would probably take an hour. It actually did take only an hour of travel time for the first couple of months and then I moved out of home, which ended up into 2 hours...lol...
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Re: Travel for work- how much is too much?
feel like such a snob, have never caught a bus here in Australia and been on a train 2 times haha
Re: Travel for work- how much is too much?
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I've just been agonising over what to do. My parents don't want me to go for the job as they think it would be too much travel, but I still think it would be a good opportunity. The only thing I am worried about is not having time to study for my diploma, as the job is a 4 day 38 hour week, travelling 1 hour each way. But the job is still advertised, so I will definitely apply for it now!
Dulciean- I found in my last job I had that exact same problem! I was working in a low socio economic suburb close to home, and just found the job too hard, which made issues for me at work in the end. I do really want to work at a nice kindy.
Do you find that you got used to travelling the long distance every day?
The town I live in is in a low socio economic area, so I think most of the centres will have the same problem. Maybe it would be worth it to travel the extra distance for work to get full time work at a decent centre. I'll let you guys know how it goes.
I've just been agonising over what to do. My parents don't want me to go for the job as they think it would be too much travel, but I still think it would be a good opportunity. The only thing I am worried about is not having time to study for my diploma, as the job is a 4 day 38 hour week, travelling 1 hour each way. But the job is still advertised, so I will definitely apply for it now!
Dulciean- I found in my last job I had that exact same problem! I was working in a low socio economic suburb close to home, and just found the job too hard, which made issues for me at work in the end. I do really want to work at a nice kindy.
Do you find that you got used to travelling the long distance every day?
The town I live in is in a low socio economic area, so I think most of the centres will have the same problem. Maybe it would be worth it to travel the extra distance for work to get full time work at a decent centre. I'll let you guys know how it goes.
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In Syndey 1 hour away isint too far. A lot of people travel for more an hour just to get to work. It may not be just due to the distance, a lot has to do with the terrible traffic here. And its harder when you are catching a bus. So it really comes down to you. If you are not used to 1 hour travel, then you will find it very hard and exhausting. And when you are doing 4 days 38 hours shift, I guess you will be starting early everyday which means you need to leave home even earlier. If you are able to split the 4 days to 2 days-day off-2 days, then it might help you to ease into it with a rest in the middle of the week. If you think you can do it, then why not give it a try. You never know, it might be worth it if the centre is good for you. Have you been to the centre yet? If not, traveling there once will give you a better idea to decide if you can do that everyday.
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Hi Lucy- yes I am quite used to the daily travel. Lucky for me I get a seat on the particular train I catch- Sydney is getting quite over populated and commuter trains are notorious. I actually enjoy the travel- forms a transition between my professional life and my work at home as a mum and wife!