Courtesy of Kyle Rice
- Kyle Rice supercommutes from Delaware to New York for his job at an EMS software company.
- The commute takes about two hours each way and costs $1,510 monthly for Amtrak and PATH trains.
- Rice says it's worth it because he earns a high salary but enjoys lower living costs in Delaware.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kyle Rice, a 38-year-old EMS provider based in Willmington, Delaware. The following has been edited for length and clarity.
For 15 years, I worked as a critical care paramedic. I spent between 12 and 24 hours at a time in an ambulance providing, direct patient care. I loved this job.