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Commuting for 2hrs each way every day. Any thoughts?
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Originally posted by SueEllen View PostDepends on whether they are Brillopad or not.
Active transportation is better than sitting on your bum.
and i do own a bikeComment
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Originally posted by BR14 View Posti sit on my bum when i'm doing the cardio
Not being active and sitting on your bum."You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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Originally posted by SueEllen View PostTrue. I meant being passive and sitting on your bum.
Not being active and sitting on your bum.Comment
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Originally posted by oliverson View PostI AM the Northern Powerhouse!The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world that he didn't existComment
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Originally posted by HealthyProtein View PostPeople are quite adaptable and as above I have seen some people do it but not sure what impact this has on their health and personal life.
My reason back then was I needed a job after the dot-com bust.
Impact on personal life is an easy one to answer as the guys I know who still do long commutes don't like being at home much and when they do finally get home the wife has the dinner waiting and has taken care of the kids.
They also have ready made excuses to avoid any social gatherings after work and for being late/leaving early 'because there are x problems with x mode of transport'.
So, in their terms, their personal life is just great. They also take great amusement in putting in a whacking great expenses claim for said overpriced train ticket or brand new car/SUV on the treacle.
In terms of health they look about 10 years older than I do and around 2 stone heavier than they should be as their ass is sat on a train/car seat for 4 hours a day.
All in all I bump into these kinda cats fairly regularly and the template usually fits.
If the above floats your boat then step right in if not, run a mile.Comment
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Originally posted by Bluenose View PostI have done a few stints commuting in this way. Memorable ones included doing the Birmingham<>London commute back when the trains took 2hrs+. I used to fall asleep on the way home.
My reason back then was I needed a job after the dot-com bust.
Impact on personal life is an easy one to answer as the guys I know who still do long commutes don't like being at home much and when they do finally get home the wife has the dinner waiting and has taken care of the kids.
They also have ready made excuses to avoid any social gatherings after work and for being late/leaving early 'because there are x problems with x mode of transport'.
So, in their terms, their personal life is just great. They also take great amusement in putting in a whacking great expenses claim for said overpriced train ticket or brand new car/SUV on the treacle.
In terms of health they look about 10 years older than I do and around 2 stone heavier than they should be as their ass is sat on a train/car seat for 4 hours a day.
All in all I bump into these kinda cats fairly regularly and the template usually fits.
If the above floats your boat then step right in if not, run a mile."You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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Originally posted by HealthyProtein View PostHello all,
I am coming across some opportunities where the commute is on average 2hrs each way (4hrs total a day).Comment
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Been doing it for years, use the first hour on the train on the ipad to study and the remaining 45 mins to catch up on game or thrones or whatever else i am watching. same on the return journey. Take exams then up my rate and move onto better roles. Dont see it all as a negative. Mind you I am in a relationship and no dependants, might be different if you have kids or stuffComment
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Done it on more than one gig in the past since the change in T&S I don't and wont do it again. I am quite specific about it now. This short contract I am on finishes this month its involved travelling to another site 70 miles away for that (now) they get me commuting in their time not mine, so its 2hrs to site (from my normal place of work) 4hrs on site, 2 hrs back to normal place of work...easy and can make for a pleasant working day !Comment
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