Americans should boycott gasoline

glatt · 04-24-2008, 10:57 AM

I can't complain about my commute since it's all by Metro Rail, but when I walk past the office buildings a mile from my house to get to the station to go downtown to my office building, I wonder what the hell I'm doing. Why don't I work in the office building near my house? How awesome would it be to walk to work?

I often wonder if we all aren't just a little too specialized. If we just did a musical chairs thing, I bet we could all find good jobs close to our houses.

I come from the perspective of valuing my time with my family more than money, so I don't really understand people who choose to have long commutes so they can make a little extra money. Maybe I just haven't been offered enough cash.

kerosene · 04-24-2008, 10:59 AM

Because of my husband's commute, we are able to survive on his income alone. If he worked locally (in his field), this would not be possible.

glatt · 04-24-2008, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by case

Because of my husband's commute, we are able to survive on his income alone. If he worked locally (in his field), this would not be possible.

Well that certainly makes sense. How's his commute?

kerosene · 04-24-2008, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by glatt

Well that certainly makes sense. How's his commute?

Unfortunately, his commute sucks. Some days it is more than an hour one way. It all depends on Denver traffic.

04-24-2008, 10:57 AM	#1
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I can't complain about my commute since it's all by Metro Rail, but when I walk past the office buildings a mile from my house to get to the station to go downtown to my office building, I wonder what the hell I'm doing. Why don't I work in the office building near my house? How awesome would it be to walk to work? I often wonder if we all aren't just a little too specialized. If we just did a musical chairs thing, I bet we could all find good jobs close to our houses. I come from the perspective of valuing my time with my family more than money, so I don't really understand people who choose to have long commutes so they can make a little extra money. Maybe I just haven't been offered enough cash.

04-24-2008, 10:59 AM	#2
kerosene Touring the facilities Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The plains of Colorado Posts: 3,476	Because of my husband's commute, we are able to survive on his income alone. If he worked locally (in his field), this would not be possible.

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