We chose, to a great extent (£), to live where we are because it's convenient for our jobs, the school - and after school/sports/club related activities, and shops. Nothing more than that.
It's ridiculous the amount of driving i have to do though. Feels like i'm always in the car outside of the job. And, it's not my thing, I much prefer cycling and walking. The school is about 2km away, the wifes' office 5km away, and my job 10km away in the opposite direction. My job has 'stupid' hours - between 7am and 11pm. The school normally finishes at around 3pm - and the after school activities usually take place between 5pm and 7pm (most often within the local area, except for mondays). I am often out of the house from 6.30am to 7pm. The kids have to be fed, the homework has to be done. The housework has to be done. The days when i'm working late I am out from 7am. to 9am. and then again from 2pm. till 11.30pm. Sleep has to be fitted around the work pattern.
In the New Year i'm going back to the swimming club for health/mental health reasons. That will mean an early start - 5.30 ish.
As much as I'd like to, I don't have the time to wait for a bus.