One of the best things to happen to me in recent years was moving closer to where I work (from Brooklyn to Manhattan, for those who are familiar with NYC). It cut 25 or 30 minutes off of my...
One of the best things to happen to me in recent years was moving closer to where I work (from Brooklyn to Manhattan, for those who are familiar with NYC). It cut 25 or 30 minutes off of my commute in each direction. I can sleep a little later, I get home earlier, and now I can walk home if the weather is nice and I don't feel like sitting on the bus or subway. It has been a big upgrade in my quality of life!
When I was driving to and from school everyday, I was commuting for about 2.5-3 hours total a day. Now I am commuting less than 10 minutes to get to work. I miss my long morning commute. It gave...
When I was driving to and from school everyday, I was commuting for about 2.5-3 hours total a day. Now I am commuting less than 10 minutes to get to work.
I miss my long morning commute. It gave me time to have a coffee, eat breakfast in the car, listen to a podcast or an album. I am not a morning person, and it gave me a chance to wake up and slowly work myself into the day rather than feeling like I was hitting the ground running. I could wake up earlier and take time to do these things at home, but if I am not forced to I will not go to bed at an early enough time knowing that I don't have to get up so early. My interests expanded from the podcasts, I discovered some amazing new music and artists, and I was just in a better mood most days.
I work from home and wouldn't have it any other way. Commuting is such a waste of time, and I can get so much done during lulls in my work day. Whereas traditional white collar workers would be...
I work from home and wouldn't have it any other way. Commuting is such a waste of time, and I can get so much done during lulls in my work day. Whereas traditional white collar workers would be stuck at the office twiddling their thumbs, I can prepare food or clean the house or run some errands. It's not just a time saver but a money saver. For example, I can't imagine how often I'd eat out if I couldn't so easily make healthy homecooked meals, and that eat-out money adds up fast.
The thing is, while commuting may have some benefits ("it actively changes us"), those same benefits can be found elsewhere. Listening to podcasts? I can do that when I run errands, cook, do chores, etc. Social interactions? I can get that at a local event, club, or church. Writing novels? Without a commute, I have just as much time---if not more---to pursue creative hobbies.
It's one thing to find the silver lining in an unavoidable commute, but this article seems to romanticize it. Miss me with that.
I travel for work, so I can do three or so days a week where my commute is usually 2, up to 3 hours each way. I do go different places but often, in on one crowded gray and beige interstate or...
I travel for work, so I can do three or so days a week where my commute is usually 2, up to 3 hours each way. I do go different places but often, in on one crowded gray and beige interstate or another. I try to travel less between Thanksgiving and New Year, and during that time I actually miss the long drives. I will usually get some coffee, maybe something for breakfast, listen to NPR and just try to get there as safely and efficiently as possible. It's not a bad morning routine, it gives me some time to center myself before the day. The early mornings can be brutal, especially during the winter when I'm mostly waking up before the sun comes up.
One of the best things to happen to me in recent years was moving closer to where I work (from Brooklyn to Manhattan, for those who are familiar with NYC). It cut 25 or 30 minutes off of my commute in each direction. I can sleep a little later, I get home earlier, and now I can walk home if the weather is nice and I don't feel like sitting on the bus or subway. It has been a big upgrade in my quality of life!
When I was driving to and from school everyday, I was commuting for about 2.5-3 hours total a day. Now I am commuting less than 10 minutes to get to work.
I miss my long morning commute. It gave me time to have a coffee, eat breakfast in the car, listen to a podcast or an album. I am not a morning person, and it gave me a chance to wake up and slowly work myself into the day rather than feeling like I was hitting the ground running. I could wake up earlier and take time to do these things at home, but if I am not forced to I will not go to bed at an early enough time knowing that I don't have to get up so early. My interests expanded from the podcasts, I discovered some amazing new music and artists, and I was just in a better mood most days.
I work from home and wouldn't have it any other way. Commuting is such a waste of time, and I can get so much done during lulls in my work day. Whereas traditional white collar workers would be stuck at the office twiddling their thumbs, I can prepare food or clean the house or run some errands. It's not just a time saver but a money saver. For example, I can't imagine how often I'd eat out if I couldn't so easily make healthy homecooked meals, and that eat-out money adds up fast.
The thing is, while commuting may have some benefits ("it actively changes us"), those same benefits can be found elsewhere. Listening to podcasts? I can do that when I run errands, cook, do chores, etc. Social interactions? I can get that at a local event, club, or church. Writing novels? Without a commute, I have just as much time---if not more---to pursue creative hobbies.
It's one thing to find the silver lining in an unavoidable commute, but this article seems to romanticize it. Miss me with that.
I travel for work, so I can do three or so days a week where my commute is usually 2, up to 3 hours each way. I do go different places but often, in on one crowded gray and beige interstate or another. I try to travel less between Thanksgiving and New Year, and during that time I actually miss the long drives. I will usually get some coffee, maybe something for breakfast, listen to NPR and just try to get there as safely and efficiently as possible. It's not a bad morning routine, it gives me some time to center myself before the day. The early mornings can be brutal, especially during the winter when I'm mostly waking up before the sun comes up.