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Mega commuting

A few months ago I did a blog entry on some guy who has a mega-commute. Well, here's another link on the subject of long commutes. For what it's worth, my commute is usually one flight of stairs—unless I have to meet with clients of course...

Snippet: A 2004 study by two economists at the University of Zurich found that people tend to overestimate what they'll get by commuting long distances -- i.e., a bigger paycheck, a more prestigious position, the ability to buy more stuff -- and underestimate what it will cost them in stress, health, and loss of connection to family and friends...



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ateixeira says:

09:34 AM, 07/31/06

13 miles each way, here, but some times it takes me an hour!

oscarmv says:

04:01 PM, 07/31/06

5 miles each way. Close enough to have lunch at home most days.

jerrywimer says:

05:02 AM, 08/ 2/06

31 miles each way. Strangely enough, of the three areas I've lived, my commute has ranged between 20 and 30 minutes one way no matter the actual distance. Originally I lived 12 miles from work but dealt with city traffic. Then it was 18 miles and slower speeds but less stop'n'go. Now it's 31 but nearly all interstate. :-P

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