Been thinking where exactly to lay grounds on starting a family. I grew up North side, but am now thinking twice if it is still convenient to settle down here. With a 2 hour traffic from North Avenue to Makati on an early morning basis, this does not seem practical to me, wasting time sitting idly on traffic. I think I'd rather have pay the exorbitant toll fees from the South coming into Makati daily. This will be the more expensive option, but I'm already thinking on how this can be negotiated with my current benefits. We can have too much money, but not enough time.

The only clincher here is the NLEX-SLEX connecting bridge being constructed right now. This MIGHTcut travel down back to 1 hour, but no one can say so for now. And it will entail a hefty amount of toll fee as well. Of course, this is not the single item that holds me back, as I'm still weighing options on available schools, hospitals etc. There's also the cost of living etc, but looking at the prices of townhouses being sold at QC and Las Pinas, I would dare say that they're preety even. I'm not in a rush, but investing earlier would be better. Condominiums are off our options too; would prefer buying a pre-owned house / remodelling one / whatever we

Anyway, I just want to hear from you guys your thoughts, if you guys were starting a family now, and are currently working in Makati CBD, what else should be running in your head? It might give me more perspective in deciding. Thanks a lot tsikoteers