You don’t mind when “Today” is a workday if you have a sky-high salary and your commute is sky-high, too.
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Yes, the work/life benefits of the job are great, and the paycheck isn’t bad either, even if the work hours aren’t the best. So, if you are Matt Lauer, it was a no-brainer to re-up your contract with the network, reportedly $20 million per year, through 2016.
Are you happy when your company subsidizes your bus pass? In appreciation for Matt staying with the morning talk show, NBC agreed to subsidize his commute. Of course, it’s one to die for from his home and horse farm in Long Island’s Hamptons to the Big Apple—by helicopter!
No, NBC didn’t buy a helicopter; Lauer has been spotted on copters from various shuttle services. And commuting by car, even with a driver, would be problematic since the Long Island Expressway is known for its monumental traffic jams, especially in the summer.
According to the New York Post, the primary reason for opting for the unique mode of transportation was to allow the long-time host to spend more time with his family, including attending Little League games and teacher conferences.
Must be nice! And now he can expand his repertoire to include traffic reports.
He’s a bit of a prima donna, so it fits.