Jobs.ie survey reveals workers would leave Dublin for shorter commutes

Christopher Paye, general manager of Jobs.ie. Picture by Shane O'Neill, SON Photographic

Jobs.ie survey reveals that almost half of Dublin-based workers would leave the capital for shorter commuting times. Findings suggest employee priorities align with Ireland 2040 objectives

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A new survey of employees conducted by Jobs.ie reveals employees’ strong desire for greater flexibility on when and where they work.

The frustration with long commutes during peak hours is such that, when ‘don’t knows’ are excluded, almost half (49%) of Dublin-based workers say that they would leave the capital city if it meant that they could avail of shorter commuting times elsewhere.

The survey shows that almost a quarter of workers (23%) have a commute of at least an hour and that 83% of workers travel to work during peak hours (07:00-09:00).

“Given the impact this has on people’s quality of life, it is no surprise that almost half of Dublin-based workers would be willing to leave the capital to escape the daily stresses of getting to and from work,” said Christopher Paye, General Manager of Jobs.ie.

Another central objective of Project Ireland 2040 is enhanced regional accessibility. To achieve this, the government has committed to infrastructure investments such as the M20 Cork to Limerick road and the National Broadband Plan.

The survey will also give comfort to multinationals considering investing in regions outside Dublin.

Employers’ responsibility

Despite workers’ frustration with long and unpleasant commutes, and their openness to relocating to a different part of the country for a shorter commute, the large majority are not willing to take a pay cut for a shorter commute. This shows that workers believe it is the employers’ responsibility to address this issue by offering more flexible options regarding when and where workers perform their duties.

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