Can You Survive Long Commutes?

Can You Survive Long Commutes? 209

Posted by Cliff on Saturday May 27, 2006 @09:25PM from the airports-can-be-worse-than-a-beltway dept.

Should I Be a Frequent Flier asks: "I am currently considering a job offer in an Aerospace company, and suffice it to say, I am very excited. Unfortunately, there is a catch - I would have to fly to work. While this may seem appropriate for an Aerospace job, it might not be appropriate for a married life, as it would require that I spend two or three nights a week away from my family. This is a big step, and I don't want to pass up a wonderful opportunity, but I don't what to wreck my marriage for a job. Does anyone have any experience with this sort of arrangement, either pro or con?"

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A lot of people are suggesting you move, but... (Score:5, Funny)

by Anonymous Coward writes: on Saturday May 27, 2006 @09:39PM (#15418432)

I have a better idea. Clone yourself. Did you see Multiplicity [imdb.com]? Michael Keaton was, as usual, hilarious, but more importantly, he had the right idea. One of you can go to work, one of you can take care of the kids, one of you can have sex with your wife, etc. I'll let you figure it out amongst yourself who gets to do what, but I believe this is the solution you're looking for.

Re:I've got a wild idea for you... (Score:5, Funny)

by pjay_dml ( 710053 ) writes: on Saturday May 27, 2006 @09:50PM (#15418467) Journal

"Nice people exist called real estate agents..."

You're joking, right?

Re:I've got a wild idea for you... (Score:5, Funny)

by John_Booty ( 149925 ) writes: <johnbooty@booty p r o j e c t . o rg> on Saturday May 27, 2006 @10:17PM (#15418566) Homepage

Were you kidding about the "nice" part or the "people" part?

Re:I'm not the one you should ask ... (Score:5, Funny)

by Anonymous Coward writes: on Saturday May 27, 2006 @10:18PM (#15418570)

Don't talk nonsense. If anybody is qualified to give marriage advice, it's Slashdot readers.

Can you survive long commutes? (Score:2, Funny)

by xouumalperxe ( 815707 ) writes: on Saturday May 27, 2006 @10:55PM (#15418698)

"commuter death" in google yields aprox 2M results. Don't do it man! long commutes can be DEADLY, no way you'll surive

Re:I've got a wild idea for you... (Score:4, Funny)

by shadwwulf ( 145057 ) writes: on Saturday May 27, 2006 @11:16PM (#15418767) Homepage

All of the above

Re:I've got a wild idea for you... (Score:3, Funny)

by jericho4.0 ( 565125 ) writes: on Sunday May 28, 2006 @01:22AM (#15419136)

I'll second the opinion given above that this person is talking about Area 51.

Re:Flying to work 'appropriate' for an aerospace j (Score:1, Funny)

by Anonymous Coward writes: on Sunday May 28, 2006 @05:37AM (#15419658)

You're actually reading the content. Moderation is usually decided by the first sentence.

"What are you, a fucking idiot?" will get modded flamebait, even if (as is not the cse here) it were followed by the single most relevant post ever.
"I'll probably get modded down for this." is the slashdot karma whore's secret weapon.
"Why yes, I'm an aerospace commuter" (or whatever) = +5 informative, every time.

In summary:

"What are you, a fucking idiot? I'll probably get modded down for this, but I am an aerospace commuter, and I'll tell you..." = -1 Flamebait
"I'll probably get modded down for this, but you are a fucking idiot and I am an aerospace commuter, and I'll tell you..." = +5 insightful
"I'm an aerospace commuter, and I'll tell you that you are a fucking idiot?" = +5 informative
"You are actually reading the content" = +5 Funny.

Any questions?

Re:I've got a wild idea for you... (Score:3, Funny)

by FooAtWFU ( 699187 ) writes: on Sunday May 28, 2006 @04:57PM (#15421707) Homepage

Hey now, my aunt is a real estate agent!!!
... Actually, that could explain a lot about her....

;D

Re:I've got a wild idea for you... (Score:2, Funny)

by Digital11 ( 152445 ) writes: <digital11 AT gmail DOT com> on Sunday May 28, 2006 @09:44PM (#15422674) Homepage

People like you sicken me man. Marriage is for life.

Re:I've got a wild idea for you... (Score:3, Funny)

by avronius ( 689343 ) * writes: on Monday May 29, 2006 @01:45PM (#15425195) Homepage Journal

I'll warrant those last few steps to Hawaii are a might bit tought... ;)

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