How much would you have to be paid to travel cross country weekly, to commute to work?
Daniel Rodriguez, a 34-year-old project manager, has redefined the concept of commuting with his weekly 800-mile journey from Philadelphia to Atlanta. Employed at an urban design firm, Rodriguez splits his time between the two cities, utilizing a combination of bus, train, and plane to make his “supercommute” work.
Rodriguez began this routine in May after struggling to find suitable work in Philadelphia. Opting for a hybrid role that required him to be in Atlanta several days a week, he and his wife decided against relocating due to the high cost of living. Instead, Rodriguez embraced the challenge of commuting, staying in Atlanta for two to three days at a time before returning home…