Notes From Cubicle 211-A

Didn't you build your house from scratch?

Yes I did, a little over 5 years ago now. I can't believe it's been that long.

And you would be willing to sell it over a work commute?

Selling the house isn't the issue so much as it is we like the area of town we're in. Basically, our thinking is this:

 

- We would like to 'upgrade' our living situation--bigger house (sfaJill wants babies yesterday), bigger yard, and a neighborhood with fewer black people in it. The yard size is the biggest factor here; the biggest problem I've always had with our house is the fact that there's about 12' between us and our neighbors on each side.

 

- The other factor of course is her commute; she hates the drive and is kind of sick of doing it. But she mostly likes her job. And, if she quits and finds somewhere closer to home, with only 4 years in her industry, there's no way she'll make the money she is making now. (i.e. she's earning more than market value because the folks she works for offered her more than market value to leave her previous job and join their startup company and have been giving her raises every six months since.)

 

I figure I could find another acconting job if I wanted to no matter where we live so that isn't the issue. Of course, I don't hate my commute...

If you want to move to another house that's fine. I just wouldn't move to improve the work commute. You'll get fired from your job and be given a job offer near the place you just moved from.

 

Damn Bush Economy.

When the subject of moving first came up, she got quite annoyed when I told her maybe she should just suck it up (about the commute) and deal with it. Honestly, if our roles were reversed and I was the one doing the driving, that's what I'd do. Of course, I'd leave the house at 5 a.m. to beat rush hour each way; she can't/won't do this because she is NOT a morning person.