2007-09-25 08:17:29 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
"Rule of Thumb" is 15 miles.
If your Travelling distance to the new place of work INCREASES by over 15 miles they would USUALLY offer you a Redundancy option (instead of insisting you move).
Some Companies are so keen to keep their workforce that they offer Disturbance or Relocation Allowance or Travelling Assistance
i.e. one off payments intended to help you change your travelling arrangements (eg buy a new season ticket or a new car) or move house or monthly payments (typically limited to 6 months or 1 year) to provide 'transition' assistance with your extra travelling costs ..
2007-09-25 08:31:42 · answer #1 · answered by Steve B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that would depend on long the typical driving distance is. In a state like Texas (where I live) the commutes are usually on the long side...anywhere from 20 - 80 miles, one way. My longest so far is 40 miles one way.
For me..
I would be willing to travel an extra 10 if my current employer relocated.
I live west of a big city with extremely heavy traffic.
If I had to take a new job I would be willing to commute no more than 15 miles east (big city and nasty traffic in that direction), no more than 30 miles in all other directions.
2007-09-25 16:29:55 · answer #2 · answered by ModelFlyerChick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Under UK law, if a firm offers you a post equivalent to that which you currently hold, outwith what you consider to be reasonable travelling distance, and you refuse, they have the right to terminate your employment and you will have no grounds to claim unfair dismissal. So I would say that if you are not prepared to travel the distances involved you should seek alternative employment.
2007-09-25 16:29:48 · answer #3 · answered by Beastie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 hour one way commutes are not uncommon for the SF Bay Area. I am glad to work at home! I don't even put shoes on most days.
The IRS actually has a limit before it is legally a relocation, I think it is 35 miles.
2007-09-25 15:28:03 · answer #4 · answered by Landlord 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would depend on the amount of ADDITIONAL travel needed to get to the new office. The cost of gas causes many to contemplate an office's location as part of it's desirability in applying for a job, so when an office moves, then the change can affect your wallet. if the change is significant (only you can tell whether this is SIGNIFICANT) then asking for a raise to compensate is not out of the question.
2007-09-25 15:26:45 · answer #5 · answered by Marvinator 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say 20 miles as long as there is means of transport and the firm is willing to pay commuting fares or a pay rise to cover the cost to the employee.
2007-09-25 15:21:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seriously, no too far. Around 5 mile max. Have never been one to travel miles to work. I've been rather spoilt though to be fair.
2007-09-25 15:21:39 · answer #7 · answered by chicken pops 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have had this one where i work. they say not more than about 10 miles
2007-09-25 15:25:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say it depends on what incentives are offered !!
2007-09-25 15:24:56 · answer #9 · answered by rosiedobie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋