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[–] Iceblade02@lemmy.world 14 points 3 weeks ago (5 children)

Usually I need to be at work 08:00 or 08:10. Furthermore, the same trip by car takes approximately 30-35 minutes during rush hour. This means my car saves me approximately 1-3hrs every working day (valued ~4k€/yr based on my current wages).

My car cost ~1k€ 8 years ago and maybe an additional 1.5k€ maintenance per year (a lot of which I do myself) + 2.5k€ fuel + insurance + tax - compared to 800€ for a public transit card.

Our family home is valued at 110k€, the same money would buy a 1 room studio apartment in the city.

[–] Korhaka@sopuli.xyz 10 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I can cycle to the next town over in 25 minutes at any time of day, less if I got an ebike. Driving during rush hour can take an hour.

Though they moved our office 50+ miles away so I am using that as my reason to never return to the office. Looking for a new job just in case though.

[–] Iceblade02@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago

Sounds nice, it would be lovely to have the means to live like that.

[–] AdamEatsAss@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

If I value your time at 99999999999999999€/hour how much do you make?

[–] Iceblade02@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

I'll give you a 99.99% discount on that rate, when can I start working? Get in touch at Iceblade02@proton.me

;)

[–] TimewornTraveler@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)
[–] frank@sopuli.xyz 21 points 3 weeks ago

The infrastructure is too car dependent and OP is navigating within it really well?

[–] Iceblade02@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

a) Housing is expensive in urban areas.

b) Public transit has difficulty competing outside urban areas due to being relatively slow and inflexible when demand and service is low.

c) Cars win on convenience and service, due to the alternative cost of time.

[–] Hawk@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 3 weeks ago

Woah you're so good with money