If your work location is farther away than the nearest downtown you should look for either a new job or a new place to live imho. Commuting more than an hour a day is awful.
I live in a great town that's about an hour commute from the big city where I work. I would never make as much money as I do now (or find as engaging work) if I looked outside the city. I also have no interest in moving.
Granted I don't hate commuting. Since I take the bus I get a significant amount of reading done.
Granted I don't hate commuting. Since I take the bus I get a significant amount of reading done.