I could have a shorter commute if I lived closer to where I work, but then I would also run into higher rent. A one bedroom closer to work would be double my current rent and I wold also lose a bedroom in the process.
Honestly I enjoy my commute. For me it's not long and I get time to get into and out of my work mindset on the way to and from work. Most of the time I end up listening to classical music or books on tape during my commute.
I've never enjoyed driving, and I'm not in a super-expensive area. If I had a longer commute, I'd probably find something more than the radio to listen to, but we're talking about close to an hour a day band-aiding over something I find unpleasant.
It's one reason I dread leaving my current job; I suspect I'm going to have to take a serious hit to my quality of life.
