Viața profesională și cea privată, despărțite de navetă: problema a sute de mii de români nu sunt cele 8 ore de muncă, ci drumul până acolo

A recent study highlights that for many Romanians, the main challenge in balancing work and family life is not the work hours but the commute. Nearly half of the 1.8 million caregivers surveyed reported that long distances to work hinder their family life. The issue is particularly pronounced in rural areas, where over 50% of respondents cited distance as a major obstacle. Men are more likely to report distance as a problem compared to women. The construction sector is most affected, with 61% of workers indicating distance as a key issue. This trend is consistent across various age groups, with the challenge persisting until the age of 54.