The commuting paradox


	The commuting paradox

Lexica

7-8-2009 2:16 PM

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commuting, car-free, happiness, economics

Lexica says:

I figured out a long time ago that I hate (hate hate HATE) commuting. A 40% raise would not be nearly enough to compensate me for adding an hour to my commute. (As it is, we live two miles from my work. I can take the bus, ride a bike, or walk. It's great.)

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