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by VelkaMorava 1753 days ago
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> I sincerely hate you libertariantsy types

Huh. I didn't realize it was a libertarian view that one should be responsible for outcomes that are obviously the result of decisions they made (and still make).

> I can happily live without commute, you can go to office for all I care.

Right. A choice that each of us can individually make. I've made mine and you make yours. I am simply stating that one should take personal responsibility.

In general, your employer shouldn't/doesn't care how long you have to commute to work. Why? Because you are replaceable with someone who doesn't have this problem or won't whine about it.

Stop externalizing blame. Your quality of life will increase greatly once you stop expecting other people to solve problems you create and just solve them yourself.

> dude be a bit empathetic.

Empathy for what, exactly? OP can get a job closer to their home OR move closer to their job OR find a remote only job. It isn't their employer's responsibility to endlessly subsidize and cater to the choices of their employees.

Regarding your other assumptions: I am outside of the age group you mention and have children + distant family.

US has bad commutes because of our terrible land use. So yes people should let go of homeownership fantasies, but also we simply cannot fix land use with individual actions alone.