I have an excellent job I am very happy with it and for my trade I will not be able to find anything better in this area.  I am somewhat satisfied with it, however here is my dilema, I live in a city not a big city but none the less a city, I want out.  I just recently found a place that is in the country that I can rent for about $150 dollars less than what I am currently paying for rent, and it is in the country. and closer to my girlfriend, while she is in school.  She has about a year and a half left to go, and she is dead set against living in rural america, she is worried about being able to find a job.  Now here are the downsides,  it is a long drive to work about an hour and a half, my girl is dead set against living in the country, and she really loves the place I am in now.   The place that I would be moving into is astonishing, and it is in a dry county but it is out of the city, and I could ditch my current roommate.  So what do you guys think.  


P.s. Did I mention my girl is a reforming liberal

Come on guys give me some input

You are not going to like an  hour and a half commute. I've done it and get's
old quick. Maybe you should look more towards a suburbs type deal.
Still near the city but more country.

Quoted: You are not going to like an  hour and a half commute. I've done it and get's old quick. Maybe you should look more towards a suburbs type deal. Still near the city but more country.

+1   That much driving eats up a lot of your day and gas.  

Don't take this the wrong way, but does your girlfriend call all the shots now? Remember, at the end of the day, you BOTH should be agreeable to the decisions made, not just her. And that long commute will wear you the hell out. Believe it.

Just out of curiousity, where in TN is all this taking place? City place? Country place?

I would move.
Better yet, look into buying the place instead of renting it.
Your girlfriend is just that; a girlfriend.  Not a wife.  

Moving from Knoxville to backwoods Jefferson County.  I know she is just a girlfriend but I was hoping one day for more.  I have been with her for over two years now, and I think I am starting to realize our lives might be headed in separate directions.

      In true arfcom tradition.................GET BOTH!!!!!!!!!

      Seriously, get the place in the country. Let her rent the place in the city. You both get what you want. During the work week you can shack up with her at her place. Therefore no commute.  When the weekend comes, do it country style! Problem solved...........that'll be fifty bucks please!

It's a pretty good hump from Knoxville to Dandridge or Jefferson City. You won't like the drive every day.

What kind of gasoline bill do you anticipate paying?  If you're an hour and a half away lets say you're 80 miles out.  Two-way commute is 160 miles per day, or 800 miles per week.  That's 3200 miles in a 4-week month.

What's your gas mileage?  Averaging 25 mpg, 3200 miles will eat up 128 gallons, at roughly 2 bucks per gallon you've added about $250 to your rent.  Since you claim the new rent saves you $150, bottom line is you'll be paying $100 per month MORE to stay at the new place.

Factor in an oil change every month or so plus other upkeep and you'll end up wearing your car out in about 2 years or so...

I don't care if you move or not, just trying to help you see the whole pic.

I lived in Jefferson County before moving to knoxville it is definitly a drive but it is more in the New Market area,  Straight up Ashville Highway onto 640 then to Oak Ridge Highway then to Pellissippi Parkway.  all in all it is about a 50 mile drive.  

I get like 28 MPG but I have been planning on buying an old Beater anyway, and a Motorcycle for good days.  Is country life worth it?  

Have you ever worked a string of 10-12 hour days?  If you have, you know how that wears you out.  Be prepared for your normal 40-hr workweek to change to the equivalent of a 50+ week due to the commute.

I would say that if this was a purchase and you were getting a good deal, then it might be something to try.  Otherwise I think you'll be looking to move again within six months.  Although you'll be in the country, you won't have any time to enjoy it (unless you're into long drives).

Country living is GREAT, if you have the time to actually live there beyond sleeping.  It looks like you'll only enjoy the weekends.  For the cost of the extra gas plus wear and tear on your vehicle and yourself, couldn't you just drive out to the country on the weekends and stay in a motel?  

Again, I'm just playing devil's advocate here...good luck in your decision.