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Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Long commute deal breaker as workers stay close to home

Workers say they would give up perks and some of their pay if it meant they could work from home. (David Mariuz/AAP PHOTOS)

Almost two in three Australians would not consider working for a company that required a long commute and many were willing to sacrifice higher wages and perks to work closer to home.

Employees with short commutes also reported being happier and more productive, and saved an average of $236 a month in transport costs.

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