Let's take a look at the drive to work to celebrate the first day of school for many of the students in MD.

Last week, if I had left my house at 7:30 AM, I would've been treated to a congestion free commute to work lasting 40 minutes for a 30 mile drive. Today, I get the school traffic that will complicate the morning and afternoon commutes. It will add another 10 to 15 minutes to the drive, and all of that within the first 10 miles of the drive.

Why do I accept it? Because I chose where I live.

Should I have moved closer to work? Should I find a new job closer to home?

Having house closer to work would make my quality of life better. Less taxing on the cars. Less money spent on gas. Less aggravation caused by the traffic. More time to sleep. More time to eat breakfast. More money in the pocket.

How is your daily commute, and would you change it for the better or worse?

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