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America’s Commute to Work Is Getting Longer and Longer
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this post was submitted on 05 Jun 2024
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- All workers must be paid a living wage for their labor.
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I may have an opportunity coming up to work in greater Austin. It's tempting for many reasons, and I like the area, but I don't think I can make it work for exactly that reason...housing prices are sky high.
For me it would mean trading a lot of financial stability for quality of life, or having a commute similar to yours. Living in or near the city is probably still manageable for those who have been there for many years, but I think most newcomers will find housing prohibitively expensive.