The long way home

You may think that you have a long commute, but there are plenty of executives going to extremes. A survey conducted by the executive search firm, Korn/Ferry International, found that executives would rather spend three hours or more commuting than relocate to a new job. Over half of the 198 Korn/Ferry headhunters who responded to the online survey said that convincing candidates to move for a new top position is getting harder today than it was in the past. That's a remarkable finding considering the high price of gas, the time that commuting takes out of an executive's life and the demands of a tough job. The survey found that 70 percent of respondents say more candidates are opting for longer commutes rather than moving. And that commute might mean taking a plane or driving for more than 90 minutes each way. Does this sound like the good life to you? Are you a person taking a long commute to a great new job rather than relocating for a shorter drive to the office? We'd like to hear your thoughts on this subject. Does telecommuting some days of the week work better for you?

For more on growing commuting time:
- Read this CIO Magazine article