Success Stories
Many Winchester-Frederick County residents have found jobs locally that allowed them to stop commuting. We hope that these success stories will inspire you to take a look at the opporutnities Winchester has to offer.
| I was a commuter. | This is my story. | Annual hours of freedom gained: |
Laura Cadden
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“I commuted to Fairfax, an hour and a half to two hours each way, for 10 years. After my second child was born, I just couldn’t see continuing to commute. Taking a position locally has allowed me the flexibility to attend school functions and be close by when unforeseen emergencies may occur. “ |
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| Stacey Steele | "I was putting 35,000 miles on my car each year, changing the oil every 6 weeks, getting new tires every 18 months and spending over $300 a month on gas (and that was before the prices were at their highest). My commute was costing much more than I had ever thought – both financially and mentally – and I only wish I had made the change sooner." |
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| Keri Swope | “I went from two and a half hours on the road each day, to twenty minutes. With the money I am saving on gas and car maintenance, working in Winchester makes a lot of sense. The best part is that I didn’t have to sacrifice my lifestyle in the process.” | 625 |
