I was just approved for teleworking 1 day a week! That'll help with gas (53 miles round trip)! I'm the first scientist at our location (and I think in our region) that has been approved! Now - I'll have the peace and quiet needed to write up all that data that keeps accumulating and slip in an early morning ride in the middle of the week! And - see my kids more! Yippee!
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04-21-2006, 12:34 PM #1
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04-21-2006, 12:38 PM #2
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My gas bill is so much less scary now that I'm telecommunting a couple days a week (52 mile rd trip) and my riding stats so much nicer and my stress level so much lower and . . .
You'll love it.
Frends know gud humors when dey is hear it. ~ Da Crockydiles of ZZE.
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04-21-2006, 01:38 PM #3
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The bad news: My commute is 200 miles round trip.
The bad, bad news: $3.41 per gallon for gas!
The good news: I telecommute almost full time.
The great news: I have only worked at the office 2 days this year.
I love being a telecommuter!!!
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04-21-2006, 01:50 PM #4
In through the out door..
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Grrr...
I think I'm moving the wrong direction....
I'm going from working at home all the time to a 60 mile round trip 5 days per week minimum
.....GRRRRRR....and there is no way to bike it, plus the office is NOT bike friendly.
The good news: it's a significant advancement for me in my career, I get to do more fun stuff (litigation) and I'll actually be able to afford the terrible gas bill that will come with the job...
Now - I just have to figure out the weekday training...any suggestions from those who work full time plus with non-flex hours (read the need to trail after dark) - do you just work on out trainers, spin classes or ride outside with lights?? And can you really train for a significant ride (e.g. century or ride with lots of climbing) with your big rides only on the weekends???Most days in life don't stand out, But life's about those days that will...
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04-21-2006, 01:58 PM #5
Ain't Love a Surprise?
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Time to move! Such long commutes are such a waste of good riding time. My commute is a bit over one hour each way, but it's on my bike, so I'm not complaining! And I get 30 miles of riding a day, to boot.
You ladies live far from your offices, but there are so many people who live close and STILL drive their 5 or 10 miles. I hope that the high gas prices will move more people to start riding their bikes to work. I've had two people in my neighborhood ask me for route advice. They are each about 5 miles from their work. It just makes sense.
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04-21-2006, 02:22 PM #6
In through the out door..
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Hubby and I are already considering it!! I don't think I'll ever be able to bike commute (large law firms are *not* friendly to providing alternative commuting facilities, plus looking really good in a suit doesn't happen for me without a shower after exercise), but I do want to not spend 2+ hours per day in the car. Problem is I live in a relatively good riding area, and I'm not sure how the locations further in would be (I can get to open roads from my front door - there, I think I might be stuck in subdivisions or major streets with no bike lanes). Lots to think about - This happened really quickly (sent inquiry, got interview, got job within 24 hours).
Originally Posted by tulip
Still trying to get my brain wrapped around it...
It's frustrating when one area of your life goes the way you want it to, and the other gets worse - it's all a part of who I am.... Hubby doesn't get why I'm not completely and totally thrilled about the job......*sigh*
You're lucky to have the 15 mile distance - that's about perfect - yeah, it's an hour each way, but you get in all your exercise and don't have to spend an hour in the gym after you get out of your car at night....
Carrie Anne (who is thinking of joining a local gym for the showers and riding at lunch....They don't need to know they have one of *those people* working for them
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Most days in life don't stand out, But life's about those days that will...
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04-21-2006, 02:26 PM #7
Fish is now a Bee
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CA - I don't know what time you get up to go to work, but try riding in the AM before work. It's quiet, no traffic, and quite peaceful really. That's what I do in the summer to avoid the blistering heat in the afternoons. I'm just now starting to train for a century, so I can't really tell you how it works for that. Congrats on the good career move, though.
Tulip - some people where I work commute on their bikes. It's good to see! They live in the town right next to the research station. Those of us with kids live 26 miles away - better schools. We try to carpool as much as possible. We all work different hours (flex schedules), so it's a little tough to get more than 2 people to carpool together. It's better than nothing, though. I'm just so happy to only have to go in 4 days a week. What a great way to start the weekend!
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