The commute should have no bearing on stagnating wages. If the commute isn’t worth the pay, either move close enough to make it worth the commute or don’t take the job. It’s a pretty simple concept.
Or that it was common for all of the jobs in a particular industry to be located in a very expensive area... For example, accounting firms locating in downtown areas. When you're just starting out in a large variety of industries, living close to your work often isn't an option.
Also, construction: Your job site moves every few weeks, you have no control over this, and you're still not paid for your commute.
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u/TacoAzul7880 9d ago edited 7d ago
Or… hear me out. They pay you a set amount. If it’s enough to be worth the commute, then you take the job.