Op:
The problem is that we all sympathise that your commute to work is going to be worse. We understand that is frustrating. But it isn't unusual.
Dh (we had no car) went from his work being 15 minute cycle or a straight through bus, to 25 minute cycle or 2 buses, to 45 minute cycle no convenient buses (well 3 round the houses ones plus 30 minutes walk along a country road with no footpath).
The new place is nothing like as convenient as the 2nd for commuters. When they announced they were moving from place #2 to place #3 one of the younger members had that month moved to a place walkable because he didn't want to have to drive.
It happens.
If you were saying you currently go by public transport/walk then there would be more sympathy. But what you are saying is:
- You can drive the 45 minutes normally no problem
- If your car breaks down then you can't use public transport
- You haven't asked what adjustments could be made in such a circumstance.
You've gone straight to the what ifs. You're seeing yourself as a helpless victim rather than someone who can take action.
For a start of, you've said your car is reliable. So how often does it break down? We've got a 14yo car and I've had to call Greenflag out twice in that time. Our previous car was older when we got rid of it, and only had one call out.
There's normally a day for MOT and perhaps 2-3 days through the year where it has basic repairs, often Saturdays.
So we're talking about perhaps 5 days a year, on a bad year maybe 10. So less than 1 day a month. Think of it that way. That's not a huge number of days to have to sort.
Then be proactive.
Do you have a friend (or two) at work who comes from a similar place to you? You could have a mutual agreement that on the odd days your car is out of action, you can give each other lifts.
Speak to work. Could you work at home if your car is out of action?
Or might they give a raise to cover extra mileage, and save it for either taxis on the days you need it or save up for a new car.
Are there any other solutions? Partner/local friend who would do the drive on the odd occasions?
Local friend who goes in the right direction who can drop you most of the way there?
Could you get one bus and someone pick you up part way?
Any other thoughts?
Do not sell the car. It is nothing to do with work how you get there; you just have to if you want the job. Selling the car makes you look deliberately obstructive.
If you look, when you raise the issue to your manager, that you are proactively looking for a solution then they'll be far more inclined to try and find one for you.