Regardless of what happens with RE, DO NOT lock yourself into a long commute. You will regret it. Calculate how much you make an hour. Then multiply that by the length of your commute (add in extra, bad accident days can be rough). Now add in all the extra gas and wear and tear on your car (don’t forget much more frequent oil changes, etc). Now you have a pure dollars number. However, you can’t calculate in dollars the value of your happiness. Will all that driving make you happy? Will it be good for your kids (if you have them)? Will it be good for your marriage (if you are married)?
For most people, the answer to all those questions is no, no and hell no.
