Comments on: Would you alter your work commute and routine to save money? http://newlycorporate.com/2008/04/29/would-you-alter-your-work-commute-and-routine-to-save-money/ Work, life and the pursuit of happiness for the young professional. Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:53:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Jennifer Robinson http://newlycorporate.com/2008/04/29/would-you-alter-your-work-commute-and-routine-to-save-money/#comment-4721 Jennifer Robinson Fri, 02 May 2008 19:32:27 +0000 http://newlycorporate.com/2008/04/29/would-you-alter-your-work-commute-and-routine-to-save-money/#comment-4721 Nice to see you here, Melissa. Already making friends ;) Nice to see you here, Melissa. Already making friends ;)

]]> By: cougarmark http://newlycorporate.com/2008/04/29/would-you-alter-your-work-commute-and-routine-to-save-money/#comment-4720 cougarmark Fri, 02 May 2008 19:30:35 +0000 http://newlycorporate.com/2008/04/29/would-you-alter-your-work-commute-and-routine-to-save-money/#comment-4720 Melissa - You're my new hero. Nate - going 55mph is a great idea - but sometimes a little scary as massive trucks try to run you over. cougarmark Melissa -
You’re my new hero.

Nate - going 55mph is a great idea - but sometimes a little scary as massive trucks try to run you over.

cougarmark

]]> By: Nate http://newlycorporate.com/2008/04/29/would-you-alter-your-work-commute-and-routine-to-save-money/#comment-4718 Nate Fri, 02 May 2008 19:13:27 +0000 http://newlycorporate.com/2008/04/29/would-you-alter-your-work-commute-and-routine-to-save-money/#comment-4718 I bought a motorcycle last month. 50 mpg vs my grand prix's 21 mpg average. otherwise just drive 55. Going 70 mph kills your gas mileage. I bought a motorcycle last month. 50 mpg vs my grand prix’s 21 mpg average.

otherwise just drive 55. Going 70 mph kills your gas mileage.

]]> By: Melissa http://newlycorporate.com/2008/04/29/would-you-alter-your-work-commute-and-routine-to-save-money/#comment-4685 Melissa Fri, 02 May 2008 16:05:17 +0000 http://newlycorporate.com/2008/04/29/would-you-alter-your-work-commute-and-routine-to-save-money/#comment-4685 I walk to work daily (3.5 miles round trip) and wear sneakers and Crocs with dress clothes. It should become a new fad. I started this last year on a bet from my European cohorts/colleagues that Americans can't get off their butt and walk to save their life. Provin' em wrong, one day at a time, and saving money on fuel while I'm at it. I walk to work daily (3.5 miles round trip) and wear sneakers and Crocs with dress clothes. It should become a new fad. I started this last year on a bet from my European cohorts/colleagues that Americans can’t get off their butt and walk to save their life. Provin’ em wrong, one day at a time, and saving money on fuel while I’m at it.

]]> By: Grant http://newlycorporate.com/2008/04/29/would-you-alter-your-work-commute-and-routine-to-save-money/#comment-4513 Grant Thu, 01 May 2008 13:51:11 +0000 http://newlycorporate.com/2008/04/29/would-you-alter-your-work-commute-and-routine-to-save-money/#comment-4513 Living in London I get to use public transport every day, almost door to door. Despite the 45 minutes of train each way, I enjoy having time to read every day! I'm really catching up on the years when I commuted and never really had time to sit down and just read. On the negative side.. a travel card from zone 1 to zone 8 is $430 a MONTH. What a rip :-( It does include unlimited bus and rail within most of the greater London area.. so it does have some benefits.. Living in London I get to use public transport every day, almost door to door. Despite the 45 minutes of train each way, I enjoy having time to read every day! I’m really catching up on the years when I commuted and never really had time to sit down and just read.

On the negative side.. a travel card from zone 1 to zone 8 is $430 a MONTH. What a rip :-( It does include unlimited bus and rail within most of the greater London area.. so it does have some benefits..

]]> By: Alex http://newlycorporate.com/2008/04/29/would-you-alter-your-work-commute-and-routine-to-save-money/#comment-4500 Alex Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:19:34 +0000 http://newlycorporate.com/2008/04/29/would-you-alter-your-work-commute-and-routine-to-save-money/#comment-4500 My Metro (subway) fare went up 60 cents each way back in January. Not a big deal, but it's $300/year I'd rather keep in my own pocket. I often plan my day so that I can commute after rush hour (fares are reduced between 9.30 and 3.00 and after 7pm). I also increased the number of times a month that I bike to the office. My Metro (subway) fare went up 60 cents each way back in January. Not a big deal, but it’s $300/year I’d rather keep in my own pocket. I often plan my day so that I can commute after rush hour (fares are reduced between 9.30 and 3.00 and after 7pm). I also increased the number of times a month that I bike to the office.

]]> By: Amanda http://newlycorporate.com/2008/04/29/would-you-alter-your-work-commute-and-routine-to-save-money/#comment-4498 Amanda Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:33:47 +0000 http://newlycorporate.com/2008/04/29/would-you-alter-your-work-commute-and-routine-to-save-money/#comment-4498 While my commute is short and even walkable in nice weather, some of my colleagues don't have that option. The university I work for pays for half of our public transportation costs (as low as $40 a month for bus only, up to over $100 for those who use the commuter rail). My plastic MBTA (our public transportation system) card is reloaded every month with a monthly link pass (bus and subway), and I only pay $30 out of pocket for an entire month of transportation. It is a great perk for weekends, too, as the card doesn't only have to be used to get to and from work. While my commute is short and even walkable in nice weather, some of my colleagues don’t have that option. The university I work for pays for half of our public transportation costs (as low as $40 a month for bus only, up to over $100 for those who use the commuter rail). My plastic MBTA (our public transportation system) card is reloaded every month with a monthly link pass (bus and subway), and I only pay $30 out of pocket for an entire month of transportation. It is a great perk for weekends, too, as the card doesn’t only have to be used to get to and from work.

]]> By: Jennifer Robinson http://newlycorporate.com/2008/04/29/would-you-alter-your-work-commute-and-routine-to-save-money/#comment-4495 Jennifer Robinson Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:30:28 +0000 http://newlycorporate.com/2008/04/29/would-you-alter-your-work-commute-and-routine-to-save-money/#comment-4495 This is great feedback. I was expecting responses to be all over the board... Please, keep your thoughts coming :) This is great feedback. I was expecting responses to be all over the board… Please, keep your thoughts coming :)

]]> By: Mike Greenberg http://newlycorporate.com/2008/04/29/would-you-alter-your-work-commute-and-routine-to-save-money/#comment-4489 Mike Greenberg Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:13:00 +0000 http://newlycorporate.com/2008/04/29/would-you-alter-your-work-commute-and-routine-to-save-money/#comment-4489 I actually already altered my situation (for several reasons) I was losing 2 hours a day commuting, adding 75 miles to my odometer, and paying 35 dollars to fill my tiny gas tank. Solution, started my own business and work from home. Now I freelance 1-2 days a week in DC (Take the train) and (relatively) earn more. I work less for more money with less expenses. Hard to beat. I actually already altered my situation (for several reasons)

I was losing 2 hours a day commuting, adding 75 miles to my odometer, and paying 35 dollars to fill my tiny gas tank.

Solution, started my own business and work from home. Now I freelance 1-2 days a week in DC (Take the train) and (relatively) earn more. I work less for more money with less expenses.

Hard to beat.

]]> By: Dan http://newlycorporate.com/2008/04/29/would-you-alter-your-work-commute-and-routine-to-save-money/#comment-4484 Dan Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:39:38 +0000 http://newlycorporate.com/2008/04/29/would-you-alter-your-work-commute-and-routine-to-save-money/#comment-4484 I agree with Laura, but this summer I'm going to try to ride my bike to work. Gets me outside, and I think it would make me feel in control both with my time and money. If not everyday, then every other day (I could also drive my bike to work in the morning, them ride home in the evening and back in in the morning) I agree with Laura, but this summer I’m going to try to ride my bike to work. Gets me outside, and I think it would make me feel in control both with my time and money. If not everyday, then every other day (I could also drive my bike to work in the morning, them ride home in the evening and back in in the morning)

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