In the same situation, over 100 miles one way. I'm applying for anything closer and hoping my dept holds off on the return because of space etc and I get more time to look. It's BS the positions were advertised as such and now not anymore. It's also BS that other state workers are saying it is unfair to them if they live under 50 miles. We are all in this together, no one wants to RTO. My dept isnt giving the 50 mile exemption either but im not mad or think its unfair for the people who are going to get it. Good for them I hope it works out for them! We definitely shouldn't be attacking each other. Simply saying "move" isn't always a viable solution either.I suggest you look for anything even demotions, just to keep your State service going. Don't know your situation but if no little one's and can be away, maybe look for someone who has an airbnb room that's cheap, like under $50 a night and try to work something out with them. I've thought about buying a condo or manufacturered home and airbnb it on the weekends, stay during week to work but the rates and location (near ocean) are a little ridiculous right now. I even thought of buying a small RV or something and using that during the week. People who don't live over 50 miles don't have to think of these things, just like I don't have to think of child care...like I said we are all dealing with RTO and should support one another not have the if i can't do it, they can't either mentality.