Vikki, happy (late) birthday! I just hired my first full time employee last week; had I known you were going to be looking ...
The commute might have been a little awkward though!
Give them another week or two, then hit them up for a raise. If they're Norwegian they'll be too stubborn to admit the error of their ways but hopefully they're not plagued by that heritage. I know you'll do fine but I also know how that can mess with plans.